Senior Staff Supply Chain Strategy Manager

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end 1–3 year strategic initiatives across supply chain product expansion, resiliency, and differentiation, from initial hypothesis through post-implementation evaluation.
• Lead high-stakes vendor strategy and negotiation, including scenario planning, positioning, and approval pathways for new or expanded partnerships.
• Own strategic vendor relationships where terms affect product strategy, competitive advantage, and customer experience, including SLAs, exclusivity, and differentiation.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM, securing resources to deliver multi-year programs.
• Influence senior leadership decisions through strategy narratives and trade-off documents, recommending data-driven adjustments based on outcomes.
• Define and continuously refine supply chain strategy for the functional area, driving adoption of best practices and maintaining subject-matter and industry expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years owning large-scale, cross-functional supply chain or strategic initiatives end-to-end, including high-stakes vendor negotiation and partnership management.
• Ability to operate through significant ambiguity, make consequential trade-offs, and secure senior leadership approval on strategic direction.
• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing senior leadership through strategic documents.
• Strong track record of driving cross-functional alignment across R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM.
• Bias for action, resilience through ambiguity, and ownership of meaningful outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

• On-target earnings or base salary range: $158,000–$186,000 USD.
• Fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Learning and development allowance.
• Competitive cash and equity compensation with advancement opportunities.
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to $25,000 reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Monthly wellness stipend.
• In-office perks include meals, commuter stipend, snacks, and beverages.
• Relocation stipend may be available for candidates relocating to a Checkr hub location.