Vice President Supply Chain and Logistics

Specific Duties

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy that supports company growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Lead the design and optimization of the end-to-end supply chain network, ensuring cost efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.
• Champion the implementation and continuous improvement of SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) to align supply, demand, and financial goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on supply chain trends, technology adoption, and customer service models.
• In conjunction with key stakeholders, develop and implement the facilities strategy, aligning with overall business objectives and long-term infrastructure roadmap.
• Prioritize and manage major capital projects (renovation/maintenance upgrades), including budget development and oversight of schedule and work.

Supply Chain Management & Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, distribution, facilities, and logistics.
• Implement advanced supply chain, such as digital platforms, analytics, and automation tools, to improve visibility, agility, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Leverage data-driven insights for forecasting, performance measurement, and strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing lead times, optimizing working capital, and improving service levels.
• Ensure robust inventory management and demand forecasting processes are in place.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to ensure operational performance meets or exceeds expectations.
• Develop and execute workspace standards and lead any plans for the interior and exterior renovation of CAP headquarters and DC locations, incorporating needs for workflow, adjacency, and warehouse needs.
• Provide ongoing counsel to the Washington DC staff regarding leased facility or workspace issues.
• Ensure all facility operations—including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, exterior & grounds—are reliably staffed and maintained in compliance with budgets, regulatory and safety standards, including emergency preparedness.
• Ensure business continuity by overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, vendor/service contractor management.

Team & Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing global supply chain team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Sales, and Manufacturing to align objectives and priorities.
• Mentor and coach supply chain leaders, building succession plans and organizational capability.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, transportation, and supplier continuity risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Promote sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives throughout the supply chain.

Financial & Performance Management

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost-optimization initiatives for supply chain, distribution, and logistics functions.
• Monitor KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement programs to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer value.