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VP, Supply Chain

Our food manufacturing client seeks a passionate and energetic VP of Supply Chain to lead their rapidly growing team in optimizing logistics, planning, and warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to drive efficiency, foster collaboration, and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships. If you’re a strategic thinker with strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills this could be the next role for you.

This role is onsite in McMinnville, Oregon.

VP, Supply Chain Responsibilities:

• Lead a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Drive production planning utilizing a MRP, direct inventory control strategies, and replenishment schedules to reduce waste and ensure efficiency.
• Oversee and optimize 3PL logistics and transportation, and customer service to ensure on-time deliveries and strong customer relationships.
• Lead warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, and layout optimization for streamlined material flow.
• Responsible for supervision of 45+ direct and indirect reports.

VP, Supply Chain Qualifications:

• Must have food manufacturing experience, with strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership over automated warehouse planning and operations for multiple locations.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, negotiations, and cost savings.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in supply chain management with an emphasis on 3PL, warehousing and MRP planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• SAP experience and proficiency with procurement tools/software.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

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