Vice President of Supply Chain

The Company is seeking a transformational and accomplished leader to serve as Vice President, Global Supply Chain. This critical role will lead the end-to-end supply chain operations, driving strategies to improve forecasting accuracy, ensure optimal fill rates, and enhance cash flow management. Responsible for overseeing nearly $500 million in annual spend, this role requires a focus on cost efficiency, global supplier partnerships, and supply chain innovation to meet the company’s performance and profitability goals. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Define and implement a robust supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives, emphasizing demand forecasting accuracy, fill rate optimization, and cash flow improvement. Identify key opportunities to reduce costs and increase responsiveness across the supply chain. Financial Oversight and Spend Management: Oversee annual budget, ensuring that procurement, logistics, and distribution activities meet financial targets. Develop strategies to improve working capital through better inventory management, cash flow forecasting, and supplier payment terms. Forecasting and Inventory Management: Lead forecasting initiatives to accurately predict demand, reduce inventory costs, and ensure the highest possible fill rates. Implement advanced tools and processes to balance inventory levels, avoiding stockouts and excess inventory. Supplier and Vendor Management: Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, focusing on quality, reliability, and cost control. Negotiate contracts and drive supplier performance to meet company goals for service levels and financial returns. Operational Efficiency and Logistics: Optimize transportation networks, warehouse operations, and overall distribution systems to improve fill rates and reduce lead times. Streamline internal processes to increase supply chain efficiency and reduce total landed costs. Technology and Data Analytics: Leverage data analytics and technology solutions to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve visibility across the supply chain, and make data-driven decisions. Implement supply chain technology that supports real-time tracking, predictive modeling, and process automation. Leadership and Team Development: Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing supply chain team that drives continuous improvement and innovation. Foster a results-oriented culture, with a focus on accountability and professional growth. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to procurement, trade, and supply chain regulations across all global operations. Stay informed on industry trends, market intelligence, and geopolitical developments to proactively mitigate potential disruptions. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred. 10+ years of experience in supply chain leadership roles, with direct responsibility for large-scale budgets ($250 million or more). Proven success in improving forecasting accuracy, fill rate performance, and cash flow efficiency. Expertise in supplier negotiations, procurement strategies, and logistics optimization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and drive strategic decisions. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams to achieve supply chain goals. Strategic vision and the ability to execute on plans that enhance forecasting, fill rates, and cash flow. Strong financial acumen, particularly in managing large budgets and improving working capital performance. Results-driven mindset with a proven record of delivering measurable improvements in supply chain KPIs. Superior negotiation and relationship management skills to build long-term, value-added partnerships. Seniority level

Executive Employment type

Full-time Job function

Supply Chain, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development Industries

Wholesale

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