Vice President of Supply Chain

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Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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A well‑established produce distributor is searching for a VP of Supply Chain to join their team in North Carolina. This position will design and execute supply‑chain strategies that hit corporate margin targets, achieve 98%+ fill rates, maintain optimal inventory levels (5‑7% of monthly sales for perishables), and drive sustainable profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, coach, and empower a high‑energy supply chain team that consistently exceeds expectations.
• Design and execute supply‑chain strategies that hit corporate margin targets, achieve 98%+ fill rates, maintain optimal inventory levels (5‑7% of monthly sales for perishables), and drive sustainable profitability.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, shaping strategic planning, profit goals, budgeting, and long‑term growth.
• Own end‑to‑end onboarding of new products and customers: item creation, demand forecasting, pricing models, margin assurance, and inventory planning.
• Engineer customer‑specific supply chains, lead contract negotiations, unlock cost efficiencies, and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Deliver flexible pricing structures that fuel new customer acquisition and deepen existing partnerships.
• Champion quality control, food‑safety standards (including FDA/USDA compliance), traceability, and sustainability from farm to fork.
• Optimize freight spend and logistics across local pick‑ups, backhauls, West Coast mixers, Florida runs, straight loads, LTL, and third‑party providers.
• Ensure every PO, bill‑down, vendor credit, incentive, and accrual is accurate, auditable, and margin‑protective.
• Cultivate strategic vendor and customer relationships that strengthen our brand, ensure supply reliability, and open new doors.
• Stay ahead of market trends, seasonality, global supply shifts, and commodity fluctuations to bring first‑to‑market advantage.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred; Bachelor’s required.
• Deep passion for people, food, and building something extraordinary.
• 10+ years of progressive supply‑chain leadership in perishable food distribution or related field (e.g., produce, dairy, proteins).
• Proven track record of hitting margin, fill‑rate, inventory turn, and efficiency targets in a high‑SKU, fast‑turn environment.
• Strong analytical horsepower: forecasting, cost modeling, data‑driven decision making, and proficiency with ERP/WMS systems.
• Expertise in demand planning, inventory optimization, logistics management, and global sourcing for perishables.
• Exceptional relationship‑building and negotiation skills with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Experience ensuring compliance with food safety regulations (FDA, USDA) and sustainability practices.
• Unwavering commitment to Trust, Innovation, Simplicity, and Precision.

Salary/DOE, Medical Benefits, 401K, Relocation assistance.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Medical insurance

401(k)