Vice President of Supply Chain

About the role

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Supply Chain owns the strategy and day-to-day operations of the US supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, logistics, and inventory management. The role spans the company's US manufacturing operations and is responsible for optimizing cost structures, synchronizing operations, and mitigating risk to ensure on-time delivery while strengthening the company's overall efficiency and competitive position. The position carries direct responsibility for the materials function and works closely with every department across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and unify the supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams across the US manufacturing operations.
• Design and execute a resilient supply chain roadmap that supports the manufacturing environment, program launches, and company growth.
• Oversee inbound material planning and delivery across sites to ensure sufficient inventory and prevent production line stoppages.
• Direct sourcing strategies for raw materials and subcontract vendors, ensuring strict compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF).
• Manage supplier relationships, performance scorecards, and capacity planning for critical suppliers.
• Implement robust dual-sourcing strategies to mitigate logistical and supply risk.
• Lead the monthly sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, aligning production capacity with customer demand while managing working capital and minimizing premium freight costs.
• Optimize ERP/MRP utilization across plants and integrate advanced tracking or EDI systems for real-time visibility.
• Manage the supply chain CapEx and OpEx budget, drive continuous total-cost-down initiatives, and optimize outbound logistics costs.