Vice President of Supply Chain

* Open to relocation with a generous relocation bonus*

• Provide strategic oversight of supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, procurement, inventory management, logistics, distribution, and fulfillment activities.
• Drive improvements in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning processes to enhance forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and collaboration across departments.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives focused on supplier relationships, contract negotiations, cost management, sourcing efficiencies, and long-term value creation.
• Evaluate and strengthen supplier networks by identifying potential risks, diversifying sourcing options, improving vendor performance, and establishing business continuity strategies.
• Oversee inventory control, warehouse operations, distribution processes, materials coordination, and order fulfillment to ensure consistent service quality and operational performance.
• Partner with executive leadership to support business expansion, improve operational scalability, and identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and data-driven planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous process improvement.
• Establish operational goals, monitor performance metrics, and implement strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support organizational objectives.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience within supply chain management, operations, or a related discipline.
• Previous supply chain leadership experience within a manufacturing environment or highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), including experience aligning commercial objectives with operational capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex supplier relationships, evaluating vendor performance, and optimizing sourcing strategies.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management, business continuity planning, and supplier diversification.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop established teams while driving organizational improvements.
• Collaborative, people-focused leadership approach with a strong commitment to supporting and developing employees.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP or comparable enterprise resource planning systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, sound business judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Experience overseeing multiple supply chain functions, including planning, purchasing, inventory, logistics, distribution, and fulfillment.

• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience with in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with FDA requirements, cGMP standards, or comparable quality and compliance frameworks.
• Experience developing or enhancing integrated business planning processes.
• Exposure to international procurement and global supplier networks.
• Background in supplier development, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationship management.
• Knowledge of packaging, raw materials, or other manufacturing-related inventory categories.
• Demonstrated success implementing supply chain risk mitigation and continuity initiatives.
• Experience building, developing, and retaining high-performing operational teams.
• Familiarity with total cost of ownership, category management, and strategic purchasing methodologies.
• Experience implementing supplier performance metrics, conducting vendor evaluations, and driving measurable process improvements.