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Position Overview

The Divisional Vice President (DVP), Supply Chain will lead the strategic and operational execution of the company's global supply chain function, ensuring it is optimized for efficiency, compliance, service, and scalability. This role plays a critical part in supporting the strategic growth by developing and executing merchandising and sourcing strategies, vendor management processes, purchasing operations, and supply chain analysis that drive value across the organization. The DVP will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure internal alignment and high performance across all supply chain functions while maintaining exceptional service delivery to both internal stakeholders and external customers. This individual will be a key leader responsible for driving innovation, process transformation, and supply chain resilience aligned with the company's long-term strategy. 

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Direct Reports: Global Merchandising, Sourcing, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations and Analytics 

Experience Requirements • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement, ideally in a global or high-growth environment. • Proven experience scaling supply chain operations in a high-growth environment ($500M $1B+). • Demonstrated success in leading global teams and supply chain operations across multiple geographies and time zones. • Strong analytical skills with experience in supply chain modeling, vendor performance metrics, and cost optimization. • Familiarity with ERP systems, supply chain analytics platforms, and supply chain digitization initiatives. • Experience designing and implementing governance frameworks and procurement systems.        • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. 
 
Core Ownership & Key Responsibilities 
Strategic & Operational Leadership • Develop and lead global supply chain strategy aligned to growth goals and operational KPIs. • Lead the strategic operations of the company's global supply chain, ensuring consistent, scalable, and high-performing processes across sourcing, procurement, planning, and logistics. • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure alignment with company, departmental, and programmatic goals. • Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-range plans to support the overall growth strategy. • Continuously evaluate and refine supply chain operations to support business scalability and service excellence. 
 
Governance & Compliance • Establish and enforce governance for all purchasing procedures and policies, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements (local, state, federal, and international). • Oversee risk mitigation strategies, particularly in sourcing and contract management, to ensure supply chain continuity. 
 
Vendor Management & Procurement • Lead RFP and bid processes, vendor negotiations, and award recommendations in alignment with cost, quality, and service objectives. • Develop and implement procurement tools, templates, and process flows to drive efficiency and compliance. • Manage vendor relationships and service agreements that directly support the company's mission, vision, and goals.         Team Leadership & Development • Lead, mentor, and evaluate global supply chain teams, fostering a high-performance, customer-centric culture. • Ensure delivery of exceptional internal and external customer service across all supply chain functions. • Develop and implement training programs and technical documentation to support professional growth and procedural consistency. 
 
Analytics, Planning & Optimization • Conduct seasonal and ongoing supply chain analysis to drive cost optimization—considering direct costs, freight, lead-time, handling, yield loss, and reliability. • Use data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement across operations. • Work with sales and business leaders to evaluate operational requirements and identify improvements or corrective actions. 
 
Cross-Functional Collaboration • Facilitate ongoing communication between supply chain leadership and sales/operations to support strategic alignment and rapid decision-making. • Collaborate across the global network to set standards, share best practices, and align efforts toward continuous improvement. 
 
Additional Responsibilities • Respond in a timely manner to internal and external inquiries, providing direction and solutions as needed. • Drive collaborative problem-solving and process enhancement efforts across departments. • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the company's strategic and operational objectives. 

 

 

Additional Details

  • Travel Requirements: Yes

  • Budget Responsibility: Oversight of budgets in excess of $25 M

  • Team Size: Approximately 5 direct reports and 300 indirect reports

 

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