Vice President Of Supply Chain: Cgp + Supply Chain (Demand Planning / Procurement / Logistics / Warehousing); Food Products A +

THIS ROLE REQUIRES 4 DAYS A WEEK ONSITE IN GARDENA, CA W/ 10-20% DOMESTIC US TRAVEL.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE AUTHORIZED FOR WORK IN THE US / LOCATED IN THE US THAT ARE MOTIVATED TO RELOCATE.

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Vice President of Supply Chain: CGP + supply chain (demand planning / procurement / logistics / warehousing); expiration date / food products a +

The Vice President of Supply Chain is an integral part of the executive team and will help lead the organization's growth strategy and oversee all day-to-day operations, with respect to sourcing, demand planning, inventory management, forecasting, inbound and outbound logistics, production planning, as well as raw materials and finished products.

Essential Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability - with or without reasonable accommodation - to perform the following duties but not limited to:

• Lead a staff of 5-7 direct and 50-70 indirect reports across multiple facilities.
• Oversight of both the finished goods and raw materials warehousing operations.
• Drive the development of analytical tools and reports to effectively manage supply chain performance KPI's across the company.
• Daily management and oversight of the customer service and outbound logistics group with an emphasis on quality service and cost management.
• Management of the inbound material planning group to ensure consistent material availability to meet manufacturing demand.
• Lead ongoing efforts to achieve continuous improvement of the supply chain function through evaluation of new technologies and industry best practices.
• Lead the demand planning and S&OP operations to ensure a high level of forecast accuracy for both the short and long term.
• In addition to management of the material planning team, the VP of SCM also finalizes and manages the production planning schedule as dictated by the demand plan.
• Drive engagement by building and developing a high-performance team that consistently delivers Supply Chain KPIs.
• Develop and maintain the policies and structure necessary to ensure optimum supply chain for achieving company goals and objectives.
• Accountability for management of all Supply Chain related budgets including procurement spend, PPV, 3rd party logistics, carriers, etc.
• Develop and maintain the company sourcing and purchasing strategy including commodity management, vendor selection and evaluation, contract management, competitive sourcing, and material planning. Total annual spend is more than $250M.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience driving engagement by building and developing a high-performance team that consistently delivers Supply Chain KPIs.
• Experience leading ongoing efforts to achieve continuous improvement of the supply chain function through evaluation of new technologies and industry best practices. (Long term Kaizen, Lean, &/or Six Sigma might be beneficial. As would automation in our warehouse management: pick/packing, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university required
• Experience leading the demand planning and S&OP operations to ensure a high level of forecast accuracy for both the short and long term.
• Experience finalizing and managing the production planning schedule as dictated by the demand plan.
• Experience in the daily management and oversight of the customer service and outbound logistics group with an emphasis on quality service and cost management.
• Skill at leading a team (direct & indirect reports) with expertise in staff development.
• Experience with the oversight of both the finished goods and raw materials warehousing operations.
• Experience developing and maintaining the policies and structure necessary to ensure optimum supply chain for achieving company goals and objectives.
• Consumer packaged goods experience required.
• Experience developing and maintaining company sourcing and purchasing strategy including commodity management, vendor selection and evaluation, contract management, competitive sourcing, and material planning. Total annual spend is more than $250M.
• Accountability for management of all Supply Chain related budgets including procurement spend, PPV, 3rd party logistics, carriers, etc.
• Strategic & tactical skills with an ability to do a current state analysis of processes, procedures, staff, vendors, etc. to make recommendations / drive improvements / transformation for our supply chain, warehousing, & logistics (for truck & air as needed / all using Navision ERP).
• Food manufacturing/products a big plus.
• Master's degree a plus.
• Products with an expiration date preferred.
• We are currently using two 3PLS to supplement our own distribution center & want to determine the best strategy for the future.
• 8-10+ years in supply chain management with 3-5+ years in Director/Senior Director level that includes:
• Experience in the management of the inbound material planning group to ensure consistent material availability to meet manufacturing demand.
• Experience driving the development of analytical tools and reports to effectively manage supply chain performance KPI's across the company.

Compensation depends on experience but is typically between $180-240K plus bonus (no equity).

About Kore1

Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.