VP, Supply Chain

permanent

Fully Remote

Only accepting applications from: United States

Align end-to-end supply chain execution, including procurement, planning, and production to ensure an effective cost of goods
Drive demand planning and inventory management to balance customer experience, working capital, and forecast accuracy
Lead procurement execution, including supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization initiatives
Develop strong supplier partnerships to mitigate risk through supplier diversification, compliance, and robust business continuity plans
Foster cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Commercial, Finance and R&D teams to ensure strict compliance with FDA, OSHA, cGMP, and other industry standards
Define and deliver critical performance measures to include: inventory days, supplier OTIF, production attainment, etc.
Support the development and execution of long-term continuous improvement activities across the organization such as S&OP launch and next generation planning technology implementation
Lead, develop, and scale high-performing supply chain and procurement teams, enabling a collaborative and effective working environment
Support the development of a system wide lifecycle management process across, beginning with item creation through discontinuation
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, trade regulations, and ethical standards in all supply chain activities

Experience

12+ years of related experience managing supply chain within the Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements or nutraceuticals space; experience working with regulated products is required
Expertise in ERP - Microsoft Dynamics 365, Planning tools, productivity/BI reporting tools and collaboration tools
5+ years of experience hiring, managing and coaching people
Experience managing a budget and understanding financial implications of operational decisions
Advanced Excel knowledge and Microsoft Office experience; Google Suite is a plus
Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, cost savings, and process improvements in a multi-site, asset-light operation
Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management skills
Effective communication and influencing skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with high proficiency in data analytics and decision-making
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience building and motivating high-performing teams