29 | The One Where You Build Your Supply Chain A-Team

You don’t need a massive ops team—but you do need the right roles.In this quick episode of Supply Chain Moves, host Lara Guevara breaks down the must-have players behind a smooth, scalable DTC supply chain.Whether you're flying solo or growing fast, this is your cheat sheet for who to hire, what they do, and how each role pays off in time, margin, and sanity.You’ll learn:✅ What a supply chain manager really does (spoiler: they end the chaos)✅ Why forecasters are the unsung heroes of cash and inventory health✅ How a logistics coordinator saves you from missed cutoffs and bloated freight bills✅ The game-changing magic of a strong procurement/NPD lead✅ When to hire these roles—and what happens if you don’tIf you’ve ever said “I’ll just handle ops myself a little longer,” this episode will change your mind. Because every delay, stockout, or freight fire drill has a root cause and usually, it’s a missing role.Explore more and plug in:Supply Chain Moves podcast hub: movesupplychain.com/supply-chain-movesVendor Visits (China & Vietnam): vendorvisits.movesupplychain.comLara’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@supplychainlaraSupply Chain Lounge (free Slack): tinyurl.com/move-supplychain-loungeBecause the right team isn’t overhead—it’s your engine for growth.