director product management, Distribution – Supply Chain
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $181,300.00 - $315,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
basic life insurance
supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid parental leave
family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation
Sick Time
eight paid holidays
Two personal days annually
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Discounted company stock program
Stock equity program
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% tuition coverage through Starbucks College Achievement Plan
student loan management resources
Educational opportunities
backup care
DACA reimbursement
Job Description
Starbucks Coffee Company is a globally recognized leader in the coffeehouse industry, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and community connection. Since its inception, Starbucks has distinguished itself as a unique enterprise that not only celebrates the rich tradition of coffee but also fosters a culture centered on human connection and extraordinary leadership. This commitment is reflected in its diverse global network of stores, responsible sourcing practices, and dedication to sustainability and ethical operations. Starbucks is continuously evolving its supply chain and distribution strategies to maintain its position as a top-tier brand, ensuring that their coffee and other products... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in digital product management
- Minimum 5 years of deep domain expertise in supply chain and distribution operations
- Minimum 5 years prior people management experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to influence leadership and cross-functional teams
- Expertise working in agile frameworks and methodologies
- Strategic planning and execution capabilities
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management in supply chain
- Experience with vendor management and technology integrations
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years progressive responsibility in digital product management
- Minimum 5+ years deep domain expertise in supply chain and distribution operations
- Minimum 5+ years prior people management experience
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to influence both at a strategic leadership level and cross functionally
- Expert at working in the agile environment (e.g., user stories, iterative development, scrum teams, sprints, personas)
- Strategic mindset and bias for action with strong ability for strategic planning and driving business outcomes
- Ability to lead and influence a team while fostering relationships across multiple enterprise-wide teams
- Deep domain expertise including knowledge of industry & tech trends and users & customers
- Industry background in QSR, retail with multi-node networks (preferred)
- Familiarity with supply chain technology platforms and integrations (preferred)
- Experience using data and analytics to guide decisions and improve operations (preferred)
- Understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies in supply chain (preferred)
- Experience driving visibility and efficiency across end-to-end operations (preferred)
Job Duties
- Guide integration strategies across core supply chain systems (warehouse, transportation, order management, ERP) to ensure interoperability and scalability
- Make informed build/buy/partner decisions, manage vendor relationships and platform roadmaps, and ensure safe integration with automation and visibility solutions
- Operate as a strategic partner to Global Supply Chain, DC Operations & Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality & Food Safety, Procurement, Store Operations, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and Architecture/Engineering, as well as 3PLs, carriers, and brokers
- Drive change management and training plans to ensure adoption across a distributed, franchise-inclusive network
- Embed capabilities for regulatory compliance (e.g., DOT/FMCSA, OSHA), food safety (e.g., HACCP/FSMA), cold chain controls, chain of custody/traceability, temperature monitoring, customs & trade documentation (as applicable), and incident response across Distribution workflows
- Establish governance and data stewardship for auditability, data quality, and policy adherence
- Run the full lifecycle from vision and planning through delivery and iteration in close partnership with engineering, data, and architecture
- Navigate constraints (cost, resources, timeline) with clear trade-offs and disciplined execution
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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