Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions

Director of Food, Beverage & Hotel Sourcing & Supply Chain

Seattle, WA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$180kDetected 32 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementForecastingSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPInventory ManagementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringDemand Planning

About the role

  • This leader will oversee demand and supply planning, strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and close collaboration with Logistics to ensure the reliable and timely delivery of FBH items to the ships.
  • Categories under scope are food, beverage, hotel suppliers, gallery/merchandising, and medical supplies.
  • Strengthen planning processes including influencing demand forecasting, warehouse vs. cross-dock vs. ship-to-port, calendar of activities per season, and resource planning

Responsibilities

  • The Director will work closely with Hotel Operations and Hotel Directors on the vessels to support superior guest service onboard.
  • Partner with MXP to improve quote analysis, particularly on dry
  • Develop category strategies for commodities such as beef, fish, and wine
  • Develop agreements, contracts, and long-term supplier relationships
  • Partner with Logistics to ensure timely, cost-effective global distribution
  • Manage performance through goals, reviews, and development
  • Drive a strong team culture and engagement
  • Warehouse inventory management including safety stocks, reorder points, MOQs, lead times, and par levels
  • Optimize inventory across network balancing service and working capital
  • Lead and mentor team members

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement with F&B or hospitality exposure
  • Experience leading end-to-end supply chain including planning, sourcing, inventory, and operations
  • Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and contract negotiations
  • Experience with demand planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics
  • Proven leadership of high-performing teams including coaching and performance management
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required of people so classified or assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Hospitality, or related field; Master's preferred
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen
  • Experience with ERP and procurement/inventory systems. MXP experience a plus
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Location is Seattle.
  • Hybrid environment with the expectation to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday
  • Travel expected at less than 25%.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Hospitality, or related field
  • Master's preferred
  • Experience with ERP and procurement/inventory systems.
  • MXP experience a plus
  • Experience in cruise or hospitality preferred

Compensation

  • This role is responsible for developing the sourcing strategy for over $20M in annual spend while ensuring operational excellence across planning, procurement, supplier management, and service performance.
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