Director HR – Supply Chain – CPG (Chicago)

Job Title: HR Director – Global Supply Chain Functions

Location: Chicago, IL
Reports to:
Client Groups: Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing Strategy, Planning, and Digital Transformation

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Director to serve as a trusted advisor to our client’s global Supply Chain leadership team . This role will partner with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing Excellence, Logistics, and Transformation to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and change management in a complex, matrixed environment.

You will play a critical role in aligning HR strategy with business objectives, shaping the future of our client’s global supply chain capabilities, and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with EVP, Supply Chain and their leadership team to deliver talent strategies that support business transformation, capability building, and innovation.

• Lead workforce planning and org design efforts across global supply chain functions, including centers of excellence and regional support.

• Drive leadership development and succession planning for critical global roles in Procurement, Logistics, Planning, and Digital Supply Chain.

• Serve as the HR lead for major global change initiatives (e.g., ERP rollout, restructuring, new operating models).

• Provide expert counsel on performance management, talent movement, internal mobility, and team effectiveness.

• Collaborate closely with global COEs (Talent, Rewards, DEI, Learning) to deliver aligned HR solutions.

• Monitor and enhance employee engagement across globally dispersed corporate supply chain teams.

• Partner with Total Rewards on benchmarking and structure for niche supply chain roles, including analytics and transformation roles.

• Act as a culture carrier and champion of inclusion within science, engineering, and data-focused environments.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HRBP or HR Director capacity supporting global or corporate functions.

• Experience supporting complex client groups such as Supply Chain, Procurement, or R&D within a CPG, manufacturing, or logistics environment.

• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence across a matrixed organization.

• Demonstrated success in leading organizational design, talent planning, and transformation initiatives.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of global supply chain dynamics and challenges.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment with a mix of functional and technical teams.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in a Fortune 500 or global CPG company

• Exposure to digital supply chain or smart factory initiatives

• Familiarity with HRIS tools like Workday or HiBob and analytics platforms