The Vice President of Supply Chain Management is responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership of the company’s end-to-end supply chain operations. This role ensures alignment of supply chain strategies with corporate goals, driving efficiencies, cost savings, and improved performance across sourcing, procurement, production, logistics, and distribution functions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management to ensure that partnerships align with organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to mitigate risks, drive cost reductions, and ensure quality standards are being met.
• Lead the team in developing strong procurement policies and systems to ensure transparent and efficient purchasing processes.
• Develops systems to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Monitor procurement reporting systems to align with company requirements.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and plan materials accordingly.
• Implement inventory control measures to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• Optimize the distribution network, including transportation and warehousing, to meet customer demands efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Ensure compliance with national and international shipping and transportation regulations.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, including preparing market analysis reports.
• Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals and cost controls.
• Monitor and report on key metrics (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier performance, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.
• Identify potential risks throughout the supply chain, including supply disruptions and changes in market conditions and implements mitigation strategies.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity during supply chain disruptions.
• Leads negotiates and/or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Oversee the manufacturing planning / scheduling functions at the manufacturing sites.
• Oversee the development of long-term material plans for the manufacturing facilities with 90–120-day finite schedules supporting capacity management and sales objectives.
• Oversee the execution of the inter-co materials processing plan.
• Work closely with the production, sales, engineering, and quality teams to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.
• Support product development initiatives by ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and resources.
• Serve as primary liaison between the supply chain function and other parties and departments to ensure effective communication and alignment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or equivalent; with five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
• Experience in working with global supply chains and managing international vendors and logistics.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop high performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and analyzing financial performance.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software (ERP system – PLEX would be a plus) and advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in supply chain management
• Experience and familiarity in the defense industry. Familiarity with defense contracts and relevant requirements to include knowledge of FAR and DFAR requirements.
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures to include vehicle development and procurement.
• Familiarity with PDM platforms such as Teamcenter and proper configuration control protocols
• High level communication and influencing skills and the ability to lead discussions and negotiate complex outcomes with a strong executive presence