SVP, Global Operations & Supply Chain

Job Summary

The SVP, Global Operations & Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing the company’sglobal operations strategy across manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, product development,technology-enabled operations, and business transformation. This executive manages the end-to-endvalue chain, from product concept through customer delivery, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, innovation, and financial performance across all global operations business units.

Description

• Advanced knowledge of global business models, market dynamics, and theeconomic drivers of growth and profitability.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, enterprise risk, governance, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and international business expansion.
• Understanding of organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and succession management.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, geopolitical trends, and regulatory developments affecting global operations.
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical reasoning, and data‑informed decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated skill in leading enterprise transformation and managing complex organizational change.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills across functions, cultures, and organizational levels.
• Proven ability to attract, develop, coach, and retain senior leaders and diverse global talent.
• Exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions in complex,ambiguous, and high‑pressure environments.
• Think systemically, identify enterprise‑wide implications, and balance competing strategic priorities.
• Inspire confidence, build consensus, and constructively challenge executive leadership.
• Operate effectively across geographic regions, cultures, regulatory environments, and business models.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, adaptability, resilience, and a strong customer‑focused mindset.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without cause.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Information Systems, or related discipline required.
• Master’s Degree or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 20+ years
  • of progressive executive leadership experience across global operations, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or technology‑enabled operations.
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale global organizations through transformation and growth.
• Experience implementing enterprise technology platforms including ERP, PLM, WMS, TMS, APS, CRM, business intelligence, and AI‑enabled operational tools.
• Deep expertise in global sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, inventory optimization, and demand planning.
• Experience leading digital transformation, automation, process redesign, and operational excellence initiatives.

Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.

• Comprehensive knowledge of global manufacturing, sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics,inventory, fulfillment, and distribution.
• Deep understanding of IBP/S&OP, demand forecasting, capacity planning, and supply network optimization.
• Strong knowledge of P&L management, budgeting, working capital, capital investment, cost optimization, and margin improvement.
• Knowledge of global…