VP, Supply Chain

About You

We are seeking an experienced VP, Supply Chain to manage a high performing team and lead the daily supply chain and procurement activities at Nutrafol.  You will set the strategy for end-to-end supply chain execution, including procurement, planning, and production. Additionally, you’ll manage budgets, contracts and vendors. 

You will own end-to-end demand and supply planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), inventory strategy, and supplier performance across global DTC, retail, and Amazon marketplace.  Day-to-day you will manage inventory with fulfillment centers, contract manufacturers, and other supply chain nodes. This role entails delivering on cost-saving goals, managing OTIF (on-time and in-full) performance, and managing our Material Resource Plan (MRP). A strong understanding of the nutraceutical marketplace, including raw materials, packaging items, 3rd party vendors, and contract manufactures is essential. 

This role reports into the Chief Supply Chain & Operations Officer, and will work closely with senior level management across the organization. 

Responsibilities

• Align end-to-end supply chain execution, including procurement, planning, and production to ensure an effective cost of goods
• Drive demand planning and inventory management to balance customer experience, working capital, and forecast accuracy
• Lead procurement execution, including supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization initiatives 
• Develop strong supplier partnerships to mitigate risk through supplier diversification, compliance, and robust business continuity plans
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Commercial, Finance and R&D teams to ensure strict compliance with FDA, OSHA, cGMP, and other industry standards.
• Define and deliver critical performance measures to include: inventory days, supplier OTIF, production attainment, etc.
• Support the development and execution of long-term continuous improvement activities across the organization such as S&OP launch and next generation planning technology implementation
• Lead, develop, and scale high-performing supply chain and procurement teams, enabling a collaborative and effective working environment
• Support the development of a system wide lifecycle management process across, beginning with item creation through discontinuation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, trade regulations, and ethical standards in all supply chain activities

Requirements

• 12+ years of related experience managing supply chain within the Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements or nutraceuticals space; experience working with regulated products is required 
• Expertise in ERP - Microsoft Dynamics 365, Planning tools, productivity/BI reporting tools and collaboration tools
• 5+ years of experience hiring, managing and coaching people
• Experience managing a budget and understanding financial implications of operational decisions
• Advanced Excel knowledge and Microsoft Office experience; Google Suite is a plus
• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, cost savings, and process improvements in a multi-site, asset-light operation
• Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management skills
• Effective communication and influencing skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with high proficiency in data analytics and decision-making
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience building and motivating high-performing teams