Vp Of Sales & Supply Chain

VP of Sales & Supply Chain

Purpose and Scope/General

Summary:

Mantiqueira is seeking a Vice President of Sales & Supply Chain to lead our strategic entry into the egg industry. Based in Phoenix, AZ, this executive role will oversee and optimize the entire supply chain network while driving sales growth, operational excellence, and market competitiveness for this exciting new venture.

• Lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain network, including multiple production and distribution centers, ensuring efficient, cost‑effective, and compliant operations.
• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence, maximize resource utilization, and support business transformation.
• Oversee demand planning, sourcing, vendor management, logistics, inventory management, and order fulfillment, implementing best‑in‑class technologies and methodologies (e.g., ERP, MRP, DRP, S&OP, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Foster strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive profitable growth.
• Set, monitor, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for forecast accuracy, capacity utilization, schedule adherence, inventory turns, on‑time delivery, and cost management.
• Lead and develop high‑performing sales and supply chain teams, providing coaching, talent development, and strategic direction.
• Build and maintain top‑to‑top relationships with major customers and distributors, driving joint business planning and incremental sales growth.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Operations to align strategic business plans and maximize channel profitability.
• Manage contract negotiations, RFPs, business development initiatives, and new product introductions, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
• Regularly review and update strategies with executive leadership to adapt to industry changes and market dynamics.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive supply chain management experience, including senior leadership roles in the food industry; direct experience in the egg industry highly preferred.
• 15+ years of sales leadership experience, with a proven track record of building and leading high‑performance teams.
• Deep expertise in supply chain processes, methodologies, and technologies (ERP, JIT, S&OP, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical, financial, and P&L management skills; demonstrated ability to manage category and customer profitability.
• Professional certifications in Operations, Purchasing, or Logistics are a plus.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and external partners.
• Proven success in strategic planning, negotiation, and driving projects to completion.
• Ability to leverage industry data and insights to deliver value‑added solutions aligned with customer and channel needs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting new product and customer introductions across all supply chain functions.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend company events, or as a representative of the company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

EOE, including disability/vets.