Vice President of Supply Chain Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Vice President of Supply Chain

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Partner closely with manufacturing and procurement leadership to align production and CMO schedules with supply planning.
  • Develop a multi-faceted company-wide supply plan.
  • Drive significant improvement in fill rates and lead times by establishing and driving KPIs and balanced scorecards.
  • Manage and optimize logistics to ensure optimized shipping costs.
  • Deliver world-class 1P and 3P eCommerce fulfillment capabilities.
  • Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability without building unnecessary inventory risk.
  • Manage internal and external warehouse and distribution networks.
  • Lead interdepartmental teams and projects (IT, Retail, Finance) to execute Supply Chain initiatives in line with set budgets.
  • Highlight issues, lead corrective actions, and escalate roadblocks for prompt resolution.
  • Establish relationships with key business and supply partners.
  • Standardize processes across all regions.
  • Participate in the configuration and customization of ERP to better align with business objectives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
  • 7-10 years of experience working as a business or supply chain professional in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment.
  • Proven ability to improve supply chain operations and drive significant quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve specific results.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with senior management in a clear, concise, and practical manner.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various software is also required.
  • Strong sense of business acumen, integrity, trust, and follow-through.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a team and mentorship.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 
  • This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, and reach with hands and arms.
  • May be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.