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Vice President of Supply Chain-Boston MA
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Vice President of Supply Chain-Boston MA
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Vice President of Supply Chain
We are a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to quality food and beverage products while supporting communities nationwide. As we continue to grow and scale operations, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Supply Chain to lead and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has deep experience within food & beverage operations, inventory management, logistics, procurement, and ERP optimization-specifically within NetSuite.
Position Overview
The Vice President of Supply Chain will oversee all aspects of supply chain operations including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, demand planning, vendor management, and distribution strategy. This individual will partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, technology, and executive leadership teams to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and support organizational growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within the food and beverage industry, along with hands-on expertise utilizing NetSuite ERP to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the organization's full supply chain operations including sourcing, procurement, inventory, warehousing, transportation, and distribution
* Develop and implement scalable supply chain strategies to support organizational growth and operational efficiency
* Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, IT, and executive leadership to align supply chain initiatives with business objectives
* Optimize inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment processes to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and carrying costs
* Utilize NetSuite ERP to improve workflows, reporting, data visibility, and operational efficiencies across the supply chain
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process automation, KPI tracking, and cost reduction
* Manage vendor and supplier relationships including negotiations, performance metrics, and service-level agreements
* Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, operational standards, and organizational policies
* Lead and mentor supply chain, logistics, and operations teams while fostering a collaborative and mission-driven culture
* Analyze operational data and develop actionable insights to improve service levels and overall supply chain performance
Qualifications
* 8+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, preferably within food & beverage, distribution, manufacturing, or non-profit organizations
* Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, including supply chain, inventory, procurement, and reporting functionalities
* Proven experience managing logistics, warehousing, procurement, forecasting, and vendor relationships
* Experience scaling supply chain operations within a growing organization
* Strong understanding of food safety, compliance, inventory control, and distribution best practices
* Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with finance, operations, technology, and executive teams
* Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
* Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive strategic decisions
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working within a non-profit or mission-driven organization
* Experience leading ERP implementations, enhancements, or process optimization initiatives within NetSuite
* Background supporting multi-site or nationwide distribution operations
Why Join Us
We are a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to quality food and beverage products while supporting communities nationwide. As we continue to grow and scale operations, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Supply Chain to lead and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has deep experience within food & beverage operations, inventory management, logistics, procurement, and ERP optimization-specifically within NetSuite.
Position Overview
The Vice President of Supply Chain will oversee all aspects of supply chain operations including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, demand planning, vendor management, and distribution strategy. This individual will partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, technology, and executive leadership teams to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and support organizational growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within the food and beverage industry, along with hands-on expertise utilizing NetSuite ERP to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the organization's full supply chain operations including sourcing, procurement, inventory, warehousing, transportation, and distribution
* Develop and implement scalable supply chain strategies to support organizational growth and operational efficiency
* Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, IT, and executive leadership to align supply chain initiatives with business objectives
* Optimize inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment processes to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and carrying costs
* Utilize NetSuite ERP to improve workflows, reporting, data visibility, and operational efficiencies across the supply chain
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process automation, KPI tracking, and cost reduction
* Manage vendor and supplier relationships including negotiations, performance metrics, and service-level agreements
* Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, operational standards, and organizational policies
* Lead and mentor supply chain, logistics, and operations teams while fostering a collaborative and mission-driven culture
* Analyze operational data and develop actionable insights to improve service levels and overall supply chain performance
Qualifications
* 8+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, preferably within food & beverage, distribution, manufacturing, or non-profit organizations
* Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, including supply chain, inventory, procurement, and reporting functionalities
* Proven experience managing logistics, warehousing, procurement, forecasting, and vendor relationships
* Experience scaling supply chain operations within a growing organization
* Strong understanding of food safety, compliance, inventory control, and distribution best practices
* Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with finance, operations, technology, and executive teams
* Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
* Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive strategic decisions
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working within a non-profit or mission-driven organization
* Experience leading ERP implementations, enhancements, or process optimization initiatives within NetSuite
* Background supporting multi-site or nationwide distribution operations
Why Join Us