Vice President of Supply Management

About the Role

This senior leadership position plans and directs all aspects of supply chain strategies, policies, objectives, and initiatives. The role oversees the company’s inventory, warehousing, distribution, transportation, quality, and production functions. It evaluates past performance data to forecast needs and production levels, develops strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations, and ensures timely and cost-efficient resolution of issues regarding new or existing products. The position demonstrates expertise in supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures, relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected, with leadership and direction provided to others.

Responsibilities

• Practices the principles of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement under GFSI guidelines.
• Defines, develops, and leads the Supply Chain strategies for the Company in partnership with functional leadership in Quality, Inventory Control, Traffic/Logistics, Warehouse Operations, and Production within established guidelines.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiencies of all current procedures and processes.
• Identifies organizational changes and measures for improvement, initiating adequate actions.
• Drives Company Strategy – co-defines and jointly executes the company’s strategy.
• Leads, motivates, and develops the Supply Chain process through guidance, coaching, empowering individuals and teams, and building expertise via training and development.
• Integrates and manages all departments within Supply Chain Management.
• Accountable and responsible for all Supply Chain operations.
• Integrates cost-saving measures and drives them throughout the company.
• Develops strategic and collaborative relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Maintains the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and business ethics across the company.
• Defines, develops, and maintains budgetary responsibilities within Supply Chain Management.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies and requirements.
• Manages supplier relationships and works with support analysts to monitor assigned category trends and overall spend.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and implements processes/procedures to ensure compliance.
• Successfully interacts, communicates, and works with supervisors, personnel, management, and other internal/external contacts.
• Performs tasks accurately with orderliness and timeliness, paying attention to detail.
• Works independently, demonstrating initiative and hard work.
• Provides a visible reference to employees on the importance of following procedures and meeting customer expectations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for Mays Chemical Company operations and procedures.
• Serves as backup to the Production Manager (SQF Practitioner), Quality Assurance Food Safety Manager (SQF Practitioner), Director of Environmental Affairs and Distribution, Warehouse Manager, Facility Maintenance Supervisor (SQF Practitioner), Warehouse Supervisor (NJ & 71st Street) (SQF Practitioner), and Traffic Manager (SQF Practitioner).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly and indirectly supervises employees within the Supply Chain department(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Management.
• 7+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience in operations and/or supply base management in a distribution/manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills required: Knowledge of business software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) and standard documentation tools.
• Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications is desired.
• Strong chemical distribution experience is preferred and considered a top priority.
• Food manufacturing experience is highly desirable and can offset gaps in chemical distribution experience.
• Experience leading distribution centers and supply chain operations within organizations generating approximately $300M+ in revenue.
• Exposure to quality systems, quality management, or partnering closely with quality organizations is a plus.
• 5-10 years of previous quality experience.
• High degree of technical knowledge relative to Supply Base Management practices and methodologies in a multi-plant global environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to lead multiple small, medium, and large projects simultaneously through all phases of the project lifecycle, including detailed project schedules, task lists, and status change reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to produce and deliver presentations to a wide range of audiences.
• Leadership ability and strong goal attainment orientation.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter with a high degree of self-motivation and bias for action.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with successful completion of objectives.
• Ability to make sound, data-driven business decisions.
• Supply chain industry association membership preferred.