VP of Supply Chain

About the Role

This is a senior leadership role responsible for building, leading, and continuously improving the end-to-end supply chain function in a rapidly growing manufacturing company. The Vice President of Supply Chain will stand up a high-performing organization, define and implement scalable processes, and serve as a key business partner in the company’s ERP implementation. The role combines strategic vision with operational rigor to drive service level, inventory, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Demand & Supply Planning
  • Lead the development of accurate demand forecasts in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
  • Own supply planning processes to translate demand signals into feasible production and procurement plans.
  • Balance customer service, inventory investment, and manufacturing capacity constraints.
• Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
  • Design, implement, and facilitate a formal SIOP process, driving cross-functional alignment between Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.
  • Facilitate and chair Executive SIOP meetings by presenting outputs and scenario analysis to executive leadership.
• Material Planning & Inventory Management
  • Identify and implement replenishment models and planning parameters (e.g., Safety Stock, Order Frequency) across raw material ABC/XYZ segments.
  • Establish inventory strategies and targets for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to balance service levels with working capital objectives.
  • Implement systems and controls to improve inventory accuracy, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and mitigate stockouts.
• Warehouse Management
  • Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping.
  • Implement and lead a cycle count program to improve inventory accuracy, material availability, and reduce write-offs.
  • Drive continuous improvement in warehouse layout, throughput, safety, and labor productivity.
• Production Material Flow & Detailed Scheduling
  • Direct material flow within the production facility to ensure efficient and uninterrupted supply to manufacturing lines.
  • Own detailed scheduling of manufacturing lines, optimizing sequencing, changeovers, and throughput.
• Procurement
  • Lead negotiation of supplier contracts, pricing, and terms to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive collaboration, performance, and risk mitigation.
  • Identify and define sourcing categories and map the supplier base within each category.
  • Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding in partnership with Quality and Operations.
• ERP Implementation
  • Serve as a key business stakeholder and subject matter expert for Supply Chain modules within the ERP implementation.
  • Partner with IT and implementation consultants to define requirements, test functionality, and drive user adoption.
• Organizational Build & Leadership
  • Build, structure, and scale the Supply Chain organization, including hiring, developing, and mentoring directors, managers, planners, analysts, and other professionals.
  • Establish a strong performance culture with clear roles, accountability, and career development pathways.
• Process Development & Continuous Improvement
  • Design and implement supply chain policies, procedures, and KPIs from the ground up.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies where applicable.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including planning, SIOP, procurement, warehousing, and material flow.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale a supply chain organization to support a high-growth manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing or optimizing SIOP/S&OP processes.
  • Hands-on ERP implementation experience (SAP, Oracle, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms).
  • Strong analytical, project management, and change management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA or other advanced degree.
  • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
  • Lean and/or Six Sigma certification.
  • Experience in a startup, high-growth, private equity-backed, or organizational build-out environment.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinking with strong operational execution.
• Ability to establish strong and influential relationships with cross-functional leadership.
• Executive leadership presence and confidence.
• Change management and organizational development.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel periodically between facilities, suppliers, and business partners.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and participate in manufacturing and warehouse operations as needed.