Chief Supply Chain Officer

Blueair, as part of Unilever, is a rapidly growing global brand with consumer health at its core. We believe that no matter where you live, your lifestyle, or your specific health needs, air health is vital to your wellbeing. Over the last 30 years, Blueair has built a team of creative thinkers, health enthusiasts, and innovators who are passionate about our impactful products.

We are seeking to add to our entrepreneurial and dynamic culture with a Chief Supply Chain Officer.

Location: This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, IL or Seattle, WA. Candidates must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to one of these metro areas. Chicago is strongly preferred.

Position Description

The Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) is responsible for leading Blueair’s global supply chain operations, including demand planning, supply planning, logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, inventory management, and sales & operations planning (S&OP). This executive role owns the strategy and execution required to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time across our DTC, Amazon, and omnichannel retail markets worldwide, utilizing both direct distribution and distributor partners.

This is a global leadership position that oversees a team of 11, including direct reports in Chicago, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. This role also works closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Customer Experience, and our global leadership team to align our operations against our commercial objectives.

The CSCO will also manage strategic relationships with external 3PLs, freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics partners to ensure scalable, efficient, and high-performing operations.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and operationally rigorous leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. They are comfortable navigating complexity, building scalable systems, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and leading through periods of growth and change.

Responsibilities & Functions

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Co-lead the global S&OP process with our CFO and establish clear planning strategies to guide forecasting, inventory management, and operational decision-making
• Continuously improve our demand planning capabilities to provide accurate, data-driven forecasts across channels and geographies
• Translate demand plans into actionable supply and inventory plans that balance service levels, inventory risk, and operational efficiency
• Partner closely with commercial, finance, and procurement teams to align operational planning with business objectives

Inventory Management & Supply Planning

• Own global inventory positioning across all channels, fulfillment centers, and markets
• Develop inventory policies by channel and SKU to minimize excess and obsolete inventory while preventing stockouts
• Monitor inventory health, forecast accuracy, and operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Provide decision-support analysis and operational insights to leadership teams

Logistics, Warehousing & Fulfillment

• Lead global logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment operations across DTC, Amazon, and omnichannel retail
• Build and manage strategic relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, carriers, and warehouse partners
• Manage ongoing transition to new warehouse for North America
• Develop and execute short- and long-term warehousing and fulfillment strategies, including ongoing optimization of the fulfillment network
• Ensure operational excellence for innovation launches and key business initiatives
• Ensure logistics and fulfillment partners deliver against performance expectations, continuous improvement goals, and sustainability initiatives

Supply Chain Technology & Operational Excellence

• Build and improve systems, tools, SOPs, and reporting capabilities to create end-to-end supply chain visibility
• Lead operational excellence initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, service improvement, and cost optimization
• Manage the operations budget including forecasting, variance analysis, and cost improvement initiatives
• Ensure SOPs are documented, maintained, and continuously improved across core operational processes

Risk Management & Leadership

• Proactively identify and manage supply chain risks related to inventory exposure, logistics disruptions, tariff volatility, and fulfillment capacity constraints
• Develop contingency and business continuity plans to support operational resilience
• Serve as a clear and credible voice in cross-functional planning conversations, helping the business understand operational trade-offs and opportunities
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing operations and supply chain teams capable of scaling with the business
• Support additional strategic projects necessary to aid in the growth of Blueair’s operations

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field required; MBA preferred
• 10-15+ years of supply chain experience, including demand planning, supply planning, logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment operations
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role with ownership of global supply chain functions
• Deep expertise in forecasting methodologies, S&OP processes, inventory optimization, and multi-channel supply chain operations
• Proven experience supporting DTC, Amazon, Costco, Target, and omnichannel retail environments
• Extensive experience managing global logistics networks, including inbound freight, customs, 3PL partnerships, and warehouse operations
• 4+ years managing and developing direct reports and operational teams, preferably international
• Experience with NetSuite and forecasting tools preferred

Pay: The expected total cash compensation ranges between $250,000-$400,000 annually. Blueair takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

Blueair employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401K with company match, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous additional perks and benefits.

Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Blueair is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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