Supply Chain Director – New York, NY – Up to $160k

We’re working with a dynamic hospitality group in New York that’s driving the growth of several innovative, full-service restaurant brands along the East Coast.

With strong momentum and a solid infrastructure in place, they’re now looking to bring on a bilingual (Mandarin/English) Supply Chain Director to help scale their operations and manage vendor partnerships across regions.

The Role

• Act as the main point of contact between brand teams, distribution partners, and international suppliers
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage procurement agreements to drive cost efficiency
• Oversee sourcing and import logistics for custom products from overseas manufacturers
• Collaborate with culinary and R&D teams on product specs and packaging standards
• Manage forecasting, purchasing, and inventory planning to ensure supply continuity
• Coordinate shipping logistics from global suppliers to domestic distribution centers
• Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels
• Track and optimize supplier performance through key metrics and KPIs

What they are looking for:

• Foodservice supply chain or procurement experience, with high-volume negotiation skills
• Fluent in Mandarin and English; experienced with China-based vendors and imports
• Knowledge of logistics, customs, and overseas manufacturing
• Familiar with broadline distribution and proprietary product development
• Strong Excel/ERP skills
• Open to 20–30% travel

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Sharlene at COREcruitment dot com – sharlene@corecruitment.com

Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants.

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!