Global Head of Supply Chain

Confidential Apparel / Consumer Goods Search

Vancouver, BC | Full-Time | Hybrid Potential

Lean Six Search Group has been retained to lead this search on behalf of our client.

The Role

Our client is one of those rare consumer brands that has already done the hard part.

They have built the product.

They have built the following.

They have built the demand.

They have built the brand love.

Now they need the operational engine to match.

This is a confidential search for a fast-growing apparel and lifestyle brand entering a major growth phase. The business is looking for its first full-time Global Head of Supply Chain to take ownership of the full operational supply chain, from factory planning and inventory strategy through freight, warehousing, 3PL performance, and customer delivery.

This is the role for someone who loves the messy middle of growth.

The part where the brand is moving fast, demand is real, the product calendar keeps expanding, and the business needs someone who can walk in, see the chaos, and start building the machine.

Not with bureaucracy.

Not with endless meetings.

Not with a giant team.

With clarity. Rhythm. Accountability. Smart systems. Better decisions. And a supply chain that can actually keep up with the ambition of the company.

You will report to the COO and work closely with the C-suite, Product, Finance, Commercial, manufacturing partners, freight providers, 3PLs, warehouses, and external suppliers. You will be the person who makes sure product moves from idea to factory to warehouse to customer with far more visibility, discipline, and predictability.

This is hands-on. This is strategic. This is commercial. This is not a job for someone who wants to sit above the details.

It is for someone who knows that great supply chain work is part planning, part problem-solving, part negotiation, part detective work, and part controlled chaos.

What You’ll Own

Production Planning & Supply Chain Execution

You will own the day-to-day execution of the supply chain, from production planning through finished goods delivery.

That means building and managing production calendars, working with overseas manufacturing partners, tracking raw materials and finished goods, managing lead times, and making sure launch and restock timelines do not become vague hopes sitting in a spreadsheet.

You will bring structure to factory calendars, material schedules, garment timelines, purchase orders, workback plans, and delivery milestones.

You will know what is late before everyone else does.

You will know where the risk is hiding.

You will know when a launch date is in trouble.

And you will be the person driving the solution before it becomes a fire drill.

This role will own supply chain readiness for product launches, promotions, seasonal peaks, and reorder cycles. You will help the business move from reactive to prepared, from scattered to visible, from “we think it’s coming” to “we know exactly where it is and what happens next.”

Inventory Planning, Purchasing & Control

You will own inventory strategy in partnership with Finance and Commercial leadership.

You will translate demand planning, sales goals, launch calendars, and commercial priorities into real purchasing and production plans. You will manage ordering cycles, raw materials, finished goods, inventory levels, and forecast alignment across multiple warehouses and locations.

The goal is not just to have product.

The goal is to have the right product, in the right place, at the right time, without tying up unnecessary cash, drowning the business in overstock, or letting stockouts kill momentum.

You will oversee and approve forecasts and purchase orders, improve planning discipline, and give leadership better visibility into what is coming, what is short, what is at risk, and what decisions need to be made.

This is a business-critical role because inventory is not just operations. It is cash. It is margin. It is customer experience. It is growth.

Logistics, Warehousing & Fulfillment

You will oversee the movement of product across the full supply chain.

Inbound freight.

Outbound freight.

Import and export coordination.

Warehouse flow.

3PL performance.

Fulfillment timelines.

Cost control.

Peak planning.

Launch execution.

You will manage and optimize relationships with 3PL and warehousing partners, building a clear rhythm of weekly touchpoints, KPI reviews, SLA management, and performance accountability.

The business needs predictable product flow. Fewer surprises. Less expedited freight. Better partner execution. More confidence in the numbers. More control over timelines.

You will be expected to challenge freight decisions, improve shipping options, reduce unnecessary cost, and make sure the logistics network is supporting growth instead of quietly leaking margin.

Team Leadership & Function Building

This is the company’s first full-time senior supply chain hire, so the mandate is bigger than managing today.

You will help design tomorrow.

You will lead and develop the Supply Chain & Logistics function, mentor a small internal team, collaborate with a senior contractor, and build the right operating model for scale.

The company is not looking to throw headcount at problems. They want someone who can build smart systems, improve workflows, sharpen accountability, and create a supply chain function that grows intelligently.

You will own reporting, dashboards, KPIs, planning cadence, and cross-functional visibility. You will work closely with Finance and Operations leadership to improve data quality, decision-making, and trust.

You will bring the calm.

Not the slow kind of calm.

The “we have a plan, we know the risks, and we know what happens next” kind of calm.

What You’ll Bring

You will likely bring 5 to 7+ years of experience across supply chain, operations, logistics, production planning, inventory planning, or a similar function within a physical product business.

Experience in apparel, fashion, consumer goods, lifestyle brands, DTC, eCommerce, or high-growth product businesses would be highly valuable.

Shopify experience would be a strong asset, but the real need is someone who understands the complexity of physical product moving through a fast-growing, customer-facing business.

You should be strong in Excel or Google Sheets, comfortable with data, and able to build practical tools and dashboards that help the business make better decisions.

You should be able to work across Product, Finance, Commercial, Operations, overseas factories, freight providers, 3PLs, warehouse partners, and senior leadership.

You should be scrappy, but not sloppy.

Analytical, but not academic.

Commercial, but not detached from the details.

Structured, but not bureaucratic.

The ideal person has probably lived inside a high-growth environment before. They know what it feels like when systems are still being built, when everyone is moving quickly, and when supply chain decisions have a direct impact on customer happiness, cash flow, margin, and brand reputation.

Who This Is Perfect For

This role is ideal for someone who wants to build something, not inherit a polished machine.

You might be a strong supply chain leader in apparel, fashion, consumer goods, or eCommerce who is ready for a bigger seat at the table.

You might be the person currently holding the operation together behind the scenes, ready to step into a more visible leadership role.

You might be tired of working in a massive corporate environment where improvement requires twelve approvals, three steering committees, and six months of waiting.

Here, you will be close to the action.

You will see the impact of your work quickly. You will work with decision-makers directly. You will help shape how the business scales. You will have the chance to build the systems, cadence, and supply chain discipline that define the next chapter of the brand.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6 to 12 months, success will look like clear ownership and better visibility across the full supply chain.

The business will know where product is, when it is coming, what is at risk, and what decisions need to be made.

Launches, reorders, and peak periods will become more predictable. Stockouts, overstock, and expedited freight will be reduced. Factory calendars will be clearer. Capacity planning will be stronger. Workback schedules will be more disciplined. Milestone tracking will be sharper across PP approval, bulk start, ex-factory dates, freight movement, warehouse receipt, and customer availability.

The internal team will have stronger reporting, better dashboards, cleaner processes, and clearer accountability.

Most importantly, the company will feel the difference.

Less scrambling.

Less guessing.

Less margin leakage.

Less “where is this order?” energy.

More clarity.

More control.

More confidence.

More scale.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000 CAD, depending on experience.

The broader package includes:

15 days of vacation, comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits, dental coverage, prescription drug coverage, travel insurance, virtual healthcare, AD&D, confidential EFAP support, product perks, complimentary new launch products, staff discounts, and friends and family discounts.

Why This Role Matters

This is a chance to join a brand with real momentum and help build the operational backbone behind it.

The customer demand is there.

The product is loved.

The growth story is already moving.

Now the business needs a supply chain leader who can turn movement into machinery.

Someone who can build the calendar, control the flow, manage the partners, protect the margin, support the launches, and make sure the company can keep growing without constantly outrunning its own infrastructure.

For the right person, this is the kind of role that becomes a career chapter.

Not just another supply chain job.

A chance to build the function.

A chance to shape the next stage of a brand.

A chance to walk into a high-growth business and make the whole thing work better.

Application Process

Lean Six Search Group has been retained to manage this confidential search.

Interested candidates can contact Lean Six Search Group directly for a confidential discussion.