VP Supply Chain

A growing, well‑respected $100M+ consumer‑goods business is transforming its supply‑chain infrastructure and building new capabilities to support exciting revenue streams. The new Vice President of Supply Chain will design and lead a modern, integrated, end‑to‑end supply‑chain function—including inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing interfaces, planning and replenishment, freight, and supplier management—reporting directly to the C‑suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Visibility & Logistics
  • Establish real‑time shipment visibility across inbound and outbound freight, replacing manual tracking and email ETA updates.
  • Centralize all logistics activity under one owner and system of record, eliminating shadow spreadsheets.
  • Own and manage air freight with full cost and performance tracking.
• Planning & Purchasing
  • Implement demand‑driven planning and MRP‑based replenishment.
  • Improve inventory turns, reducing excess stock and close‑out costs while maintaining service.
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Service to build and govern automated allocation processes.
• Cost, Suppliers & Standards
  • Modernize freight and landed‑cost management with ongoing cost visibility for leadership and Finance.
  • Develop supplier scorecards and digital connectivity (EDI/vendor portal) to improve quality and delivery performance.
  • Establish logistics process and data standards across the organization and contract‑logistics partners.
• ERP & Organization
  • Lead supply‑chain requirements for ERP selection and implementation, ensuring business needs are met.
  • Consolidate and develop logistics and purchasing teams, documenting processes and cross‑training staff to remove key‑person dependencies.

Qualifications

• Proven supply‑chain leadership with 8+ years leading logistics, planning, and procurement in manufacturing, import‑driven, or distribution‑focused environments.
• Hands‑on experience managing demand planning, MRP, replenishment, safety stock, lead times, and inventory optimization within modern ERP systems.
• Strong background with TMS, supply‑chain visibility tools, carrier integration, and freight/landed‑cost management.
• Experience leading ERP selection or implementation projects and consolidating fragmented logistics and purchasing functions under a unified operating model.
• Player‑coach leadership style: strategic yet hands‑on, capable of executing personally while building scalable processes and partnering across warehousing, finance, sales, customer service, and IT.

Compensation

$180,000 to $240,000 base salary plus bonus, long‑term incentives and company benefits.