# Senior Staff Supply Chain Strategy Manager

**Company:** [Checkr](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/checkr)
**Location:** Nashville, TN
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $158k – $186k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Supply Chain Management, Vendor Negotiation, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Scenario Planning, Partnership Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, R&D, Finance, Go-to-Market Strategy, Data Analysis, Executive Communication
**Posted:** 2026-08-21

> Own high-stakes, multi-year supply chain strategy initiatives and strategic vendor partnerships, influencing product expansion, resiliency, and competitive differentiation. The role requires 8+ years of cross-functional supply chain or strategic initiative ownership, strong negotiation skills, and executive-level communication.

## Job Description

## 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.

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