Director of Sourcing & Supply Chain

In 1958 Lars-Eric Lindblad, considered the father of eco travel, founded Lindblad Travel and pioneered the first non-scientific expeditions to Antarctica (1966) and Galápagos (1967), subsequently opening the Amazon, Papua New Guinea, China, Bhutan, and more to curious, respectful travelers. In 1979, his son Sven-Olof Lindblad founded Special Expeditions, eventually re-named Lindblad Expeditions, specializing in ship-based expedition travel. In 2004 Lindblad Expeditions forged an unprecedented alliance with National Geographic with a joint mission "to inspire people to explore and care about the planet through expedition travel." Today the company operates a fleet of 10 ships, including the 148-guest National Geographic Explorer, the world's ultimate expedition ship, and the 106-guest National Geographic Orion, the newest ship in the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet. All ships sail equipped with sophisticated exploration tools, to provide unique, immersive experiences in the planet's capitals of wildness and culture. Our expedition ships regularly explore Galápagos, Antarctica, Alaska, Arctic Norway, Baja California, Costa Rica and Panama, Europe, the Baltics, Vietnam and Cambodia, and more.

Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the 'Exhilaration of Discovery'. This newly created leadership role will transform Lindblad Expeditions’ supply chain capabilities, advancing the organization toward a more strategic, integrated, and data-driven function. The Director will lead end-to-end supply chain operations for the Cruise Division, including demand and supply planning, strategic sourcing, category management, procurement operations, inventory strategy, supplier performance, and collaboration with Logistics to ensure the reliable and timely delivery of products to the fleet. Categories within the Director’s scope include food, beverage, hotel supplies, gallery and merchandising products, and medical supplies. With responsibility for more than $20 million in annual spend, the Director will develop and execute category and sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, availability, and supply continuity. Working closely with Hotel Operations, vessel-based Hotel Directors, Logistics, Finance, and other cross-functional partners, this leader will translate strategy into measurable improvements in forecasting, inventory management, supplier performance, and shipboard fulfillment. Success in this role requires a strategic and analytical leader who remains closely connected to day-to-day operations and can build a resilient, scalable supply chain that supports exceptional onboard service and the overall guest experience.

This leadership role will transform Lindblad Expeditions’ supply chain capabilities, leading end-to-end supply chain operations for the Cruise Division.

Director of Sourcing & Supply Chain - Food, Beverage & Hotel

United States

Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the 'Exhilaration of Discovery'. This newly created leadership role will transform Lindblad Expeditions’ supply chain capabilities, advancing the organization toward a more strategic, integrated, and data-driven function. The Director will lead end-to-end supply chain operations for the Cruise Division, including demand and supply planning, strategic sourcing, category management, procurement operations, inventory strategy, supplier performance, and collaboration with Logistics to ensure the reliable and timely delivery of products to the fleet. Categories within the Director’s scope include food, beverage, hotel supplies, gallery and merchandising products, and medical supplies. With responsibility for more than $20 million in annual spend, the Director will develop and execute category and sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, availability, and supply continuity. Working closely with Hotel Operations, vessel-based Hotel Directors, Logistics, Finance, and other cross-functional partners, this leader will translate strategy into measurable improvements in forecasting, inventory management, supplier performance, and shipboard fulfillment. Success in this role requires a strategic and analytical leader who remains closely connected to day-to-day operations and can build a resilient, scalable supply chain that supports exceptional onboard service and the overall guest experience.Requirements:<ul><li> Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Hospitality, or related field; Master’s preferred</li><li> 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement with F&B or hospitality exposure</li><li> Experience leading end-to-end supply chain including planning, sourcing, inventory, and operations</li><li> Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and contract negotiations</li><li> Experience with demand planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics</li><li> Proven leadership of high-performing teams including coaching and performance management</li><li> Strong analytical and financial acumen</li><li> Experience with ERP and procurement/inventory systems. MXP experience a plus</li><li> Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li> Ability to work in fast-paced environment</li><li> Experience in cruise or hospitality preferred</li><li> Travel expected at less than 25%</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Travel benefits for employees and their family</li><li> Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests</li><li> Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision</li><li> 401(k) plan with employer match</li><li> Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance</li><li> Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care</li><li> Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit</li><li> 7-8 Paid Holidays</li><li> 1 Floating Holiday Options</li><li> Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)</li><li> Parental Leave</li><li> Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance</li><li> Pet Insurance discount</li></ul>

Lindblad Expeditions

Director of Sourcing & Supply Chain - Food, Beverage & Hotel This leadership role will transform Lindblad Expeditions’ supply chain capabilities, leading end-to-end supply chain operations for the Cruise Division. Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the 'Exhilaration of Discovery'. This newly created leadership role will transform Lindblad Expeditions’ supply chain capabilities, advancing the organization toward a more strategic, integrated, and data-driven function. The Director will lead end-to-end supply chain operations for the Cruise Division, including demand and supply planning, strategic sourcing, category management, procurement operations, inventory strategy, supplier performance, and collaboration with Logistics to ensure the reliable and timely delivery of products to the fleet. Categories within the Director’s scope include food, beverage, hotel supplies, gallery and merchandising products, and medical supplies. With responsibility for more than $20 million in annual spend, the Director will develop and execute category and sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, availability, and supply continuity. Working closely with Hotel Operations, vessel-based Hotel Directors, Logistics, Finance, and other cross-functional partners, this leader will translate strategy into measurable improvements in forecasting, inventory management, supplier performance, and shipboard fulfillment. Success in this role requires a strategic and analytical leader who remains closely connected to day-to-day operations and can build a resilient, scalable supply chain that supports exceptional onboard service and the overall guest experience. Director of Sourcing & Supply Chain AI Engineer Lindblad Expeditions leisure-travel-and-tourism adventure-tourism expedition-cruises marine-biology tourism travel adventure-cruises adventure-travel eco-travel education environmental-consulting expedition-travel experiential-travel hotels leisure small-ship-expeditions smallship-expeditions tours Seattle Washington

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