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We are seeking a seasoned Director of Engineering, Supply Chain to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable technology solutions across our supply chain functions. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of business acumen and technical expertise, with a proven track record in large-scale IT project execution, particularly in demand planning, allocation, and supply chain optimization.
This leadership role will drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, business, and IT teams, ensuring that both systems and processes align with strategic goals and deliver measurable business value. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Supply Chain & Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of supply chain technology initiatives, from strategy through execution and support.
Partner with product and business stakeholders to understand and translate supply chain needs into scalable technical solutions.
Oversee engineering teams and external partners to deliver high-quality systems using modern development practices and robust SDLC methodologies.
Drive continuous improvement of core supply chain systems with a focus on scalability, resilience, and performance.
Ensure all solutions meet enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards.
Develop budgets, manage vendor engagements, and allocate resources effectively in support of delivering multiple concurrent initiatives ensuring cost effective and timely delivery.
Serve as the domain expert and thought leader in supply chain technologies, trends, and best practices covering supply chain areas such as demand planning, allocation, product development
Collaborate with data and analytics teams to enable visibility and insights across the supply chain.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in technology roles, with at least 5+ years in supply chain-related functions such as demand planning, allocation, or inventory management.
Proven success in delivering large-scale IT projects in complex, enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of supply chain business processes and how they integrate with ERP, planning, and fulfillment systems.
Deep familiarity with SDLC (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies) and managing cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and system integration strategies preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field.
Preferred Experience
Exposure to planning platforms such as Impact Analytics, o9, or similar planning platforms and exposure to SAP.
Experience working in retail, consumer goods, or ecommerce industries.
Familiarity with data engineering or supply chain analytics tools.
This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $180,000- $240,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.
LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
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