Suja Life
VP of Supply Chain
Suja Life, Oceanside, California, United States, 92058
Position Summary
The Vice President of Supply Chain will oversee and optimize the end-to-end supply chain for our beverage manufacturing operations and all associated co-manufacturing operations. This role is crucial in ensuring that our products are produced and distributed efficiently, cost-effectively, and at the highest level of quality. The VP will lead teams across procurement, production planning, logistics, and distribution to drive supply chain excellence and support the company’s growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership:Develop and execute the supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s overall business goals. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and delivery across the entire supply chain.
Procurement & Supplier Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Negotiate favorable contracts, ensure raw material availability, and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
Production Planning:Work closely with manufacturing teams to forecast demand, schedule production, and ensure on-time delivery. Balance production efficiency with product quality and consistency.
Inventory:Optimize inventory levels, and ensure appropriate stock levels for all beverage products. Implement best practices in storage, handling, and inventory control.
Logistics & Distribution:Oversee the transportation and distribution network, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and ensure adherence to delivery timelines.
Demand Forecasting & Planning:Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance to develop accurate demand forecasts and production schedules that align with market demand and capacity constraints.
Team Leadership & Development:Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Risk Management & Compliance:Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including supplier risks, logistics challenges, and regulatory compliance. Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Technology & Data Optimization:Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance supply chain visibility and decision-making. Implement supply chain management systems and reporting tools to monitor performance.
Sustainability Initiatives:Drive sustainability in sourcing, production, and logistics, aligning supply chain strategies with environmental and sustainability goals.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
10+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in the beverage or consumer goods industry.
Proven track record of leading supply chain transformation and optimization initiatives.
Experience with procurement, logistics, production planning, and inventory management.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.
Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
Expertise in demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management.
Proficiency with supply chain management software and ERP systems. Netsuite a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with sustainability and supply chain risk management
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Strong understanding of beverage manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements is a plus.
Benefits
Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits.
Matching 401k.
Vacation, sick and holiday time off.
Juice Benefits.
Compensation
$170k - 200k DOE
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The Vice President of Supply Chain will oversee and optimize the end-to-end supply chain for our beverage manufacturing operations and all associated co-manufacturing operations. This role is crucial in ensuring that our products are produced and distributed efficiently, cost-effectively, and at the highest level of quality. The VP will lead teams across procurement, production planning, logistics, and distribution to drive supply chain excellence and support the company’s growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership:Develop and execute the supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s overall business goals. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and delivery across the entire supply chain.
Procurement & Supplier Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Negotiate favorable contracts, ensure raw material availability, and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
Production Planning:Work closely with manufacturing teams to forecast demand, schedule production, and ensure on-time delivery. Balance production efficiency with product quality and consistency.
Inventory:Optimize inventory levels, and ensure appropriate stock levels for all beverage products. Implement best practices in storage, handling, and inventory control.
Logistics & Distribution:Oversee the transportation and distribution network, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and ensure adherence to delivery timelines.
Demand Forecasting & Planning:Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance to develop accurate demand forecasts and production schedules that align with market demand and capacity constraints.
Team Leadership & Development:Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Risk Management & Compliance:Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including supplier risks, logistics challenges, and regulatory compliance. Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Technology & Data Optimization:Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance supply chain visibility and decision-making. Implement supply chain management systems and reporting tools to monitor performance.
Sustainability Initiatives:Drive sustainability in sourcing, production, and logistics, aligning supply chain strategies with environmental and sustainability goals.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
10+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in the beverage or consumer goods industry.
Proven track record of leading supply chain transformation and optimization initiatives.
Experience with procurement, logistics, production planning, and inventory management.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.
Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
Expertise in demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management.
Proficiency with supply chain management software and ERP systems. Netsuite a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with sustainability and supply chain risk management
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Strong understanding of beverage manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements is a plus.
Benefits
Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits.
Matching 401k.
Vacation, sick and holiday time off.
Juice Benefits.
Compensation
$170k - 200k DOE
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