VP of Global Supply Chain Operations

About Us We are a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are seeking a VP of Global Supply Chain Operations to own the end-to-end supply chain across planning, procurement, manufacturing coordination, and logistics. You will build a resilient, cost-efficient global supply network and lead a distributed operations organization against demanding cost and service targets. What You’ll Do ● Supply Chain Strategy: Own end-to-end global supply chain strategy across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. ● Procurement: Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supplier performance across a global vendor base. ● Operations: Drive S&OP, inventory optimization, and fulfillment reliability against cost and service targets. ● Resilience: Build supply chain resilience — dual-sourcing, risk mitigation, and continuity planning. ● Cost & Margin: Deliver measurable cost-out and working-capital improvements. ● Leadership: Build and lead a global supply chain organization across multiple sites and regions. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 12+ years in supply chain, with 5+ years leading global operations at the Director/VP level. ● End-to-End: Command of planning, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing operations. ● Global Scope: Experience managing multi-region, multi-site supply networks. ● Analytical: Strong data-driven approach to S&OP, inventory, and cost management. ● Vendor Management: Proven strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation track record. ● Leadership: Experience building and scaling distributed operations teams. ● Education: Bachelor's in supply chain, engineering, or related; APICS/CSCP or MBA preferred. Bonus Points ● Manufacturing: Background in industrial or manufacturing supply chains. ● Systems: Experience implementing ERP/planning systems (SAP, Oracle). ● Lean: Six Sigma / Lean certification. ● Global Trade: Experience with international logistics, tariffs, and trade compliance. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $335,000 to $450,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Responsibilities ● Supply Chain Strategy: Own end-to-end global supply chain strategy across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. ● Procurement: Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supplier performance across a global vendor base. ● Operations: Drive S&OP, inventory optimization, and fulfillment reliability against cost and service targets. ● Resilience: Build supply chain resilience — dual-sourcing, risk mitigation, and continuity planning. ● Cost & Margin: Deliver measurable cost-out and working-capital improvements. ● Leadership: Build and lead a global supply chain organization across multiple sites and regions. Qualifications ● Experience: 12+ years in supply chain, with 5+ years leading global operations at the Director/VP level. ● End-to-End: Command of planning, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing operations. ● Global Scope: Experience managing multi-region, multi-site supply networks. ● Analytical: Strong data-driven approach to S&OP, inventory, and cost management. ● Vendor Management: Proven strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation track record. ● Leadership: Experience building and scaling distributed operations teams. ● Education: Bachelor's in supply chain, engineering, or related; APICS/CSCP or MBA preferred.