Director, Strategy & Performance

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WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY & PERFORMANCE – NAM DO?

This is a critical leadership role responsible for defining and delivering the medium- and long-term Supply Chain strategy for North America Markets (NAM).

The Director leads key strategic trade-offs across the end-to-end supply network, including make vs. buy decisions, in-house versus third-party production, network design, and technology and capital investments, ensuring alignment with global operations and regional commercial priorities.

Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, the role translates business objectives into a clear, integrated supply chain agenda that strengthens competitiveness, resilience, and sustainable value creation.

The Director partners closely with Global Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering leaders to ensure alignment and disciplined execution.

About You You are an enterprise-minded supply chain leader who can turn complex business needs into clear, actionable strategies.

You balance cost, service, growth, and resilience through strong, data-driven decision-making, and you are equally effective setting direction and driving execution.

A trusted collaborator and influencer, you lead with an owner’s mindset, embrace transformation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Bacardi’s Fearless, Family, and Founders values.

RESPONSIBILITIES WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE Lead the definition and execution of Bacardi North America’s medium- and long-term Supply Chain strategy, with accountability for network design, performance excellence, value creation, and strategic transformation across manufacturing, external manufacturing, engineering, and distribution.

Define and govern end-to-end supply chain trade-offs, including make vs. buy decisions, in-house versus third-party production, capacity and footprint optimization, and technology and capital investment choices, ensuring alignment with Global Supply Chain strategy and North America commercial priorities.

Translate business objectives into a clear, integrated multi-year supply chain roadmap that strengthens competitiveness, resilience, service performance, and sustainable cost leadership.

Drive supply chain performance improvement across the NAM network by identifying structural opportunities, leading cross-functional initiatives, and embedding standard KPIs, operating rhythms, and continuous improvement disciplines to deliver sustained gains in cost, service, productivity, and resilience.

Drive performance excellence through the establishment of regional KPIs, operating standards, and continuous improvement frameworks, delivering measurable gains in cost, productivity, service, and asset utilization.

Lead the regional Supply Chain PMO and CAPEX governance, ensuring disciplined prioritization, robust business cases, and consistent delivery of strategic initiatives on cost, timing, and benefits.

Provide strategic leadership and direction to cross-functional and matrixed teams, fostering strong collaboration across Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Global Supply Chain.

Lead external manufacturing strategy and partnerships, ensuring strong governance, performance management, risk mitigation, and alignment to quality, service, and cost objectives.

Champion transformation, innovation, and Manufacturing 4.0 capabilities, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and ownership aligned with Bacardi’s Fearless, Family, and Founders values.

SKILLS Proven leadership at a senior level, leading large cross-functional and matrixed teams.

Strong background in supply chain strategy, network design, and performance management.

Deep experience in continuous improvement (Lean), engineering, and capital project delivery.

Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation and change initiations.

Strategic and systems thinker with strong execution focus.

High learning agility and curiosity; branches innovation and change.

Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills at a senior level.

Builds inclusive, high performing teams and a strong sense of belonging.

Resilient, decisive, and comfortable operating in ambiguity.

Acts with an owner’s mindset and strong personal accountability.

MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Experience 12–15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations roles within a complex, multinational environment.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY Belonging

You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become Self-Awareness

You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others People Agility

You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance Results Agility

You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

Mental Agility

You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections.

You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with Change Agility

You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change.

You have a growth and learning mindset

ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience Disclaimer Disclaimer

Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe.

We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families.

It goes beyond just Cash!

The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement Competitive Pay Package Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community) Retirement/Pension Plan Health & Wellbeing Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Calm Meditation App subscription (free) Employee Assistance Programs Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies Additional Benefits The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized.

Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand. #J-18808-Ljbffr