[Hiring] Vice President - Supply Chain Fulfillment @Crescent Electric Supply Company

Role Description

As a senior leader in the Supply Chain organization reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the VP - Supply Chain Fulfillment owns the planning and buying engine that keeps 140 branches and distribution locations stocked to meet customer demand. In this position, you are accountable for both strategy and execution of inventory planning; purchasing, purchasing support; returns management and asset recovery and supply chain analytics. You will be responsible for optimally balancing customer service, total cost, and working capital.

Primary Duties

• Develop the strategy, capabilities, and initiatives to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time and at the right cost.
• Responsible for planning, inventory, purchasing, returns, and analytics processes and enablers needed to meet customer expectations.
• Drive organizational change required for future growth and improved financial results.

Strategy & Vision

• Partner with senior leadership in long- and short-range planning.
• Develop a fulfillment strategy aligned with the company’s growth and performance expectations.
• Identify emerging supply chain practices and enhance existing processes.
• Advise leadership on market conditions, industry trends, and emerging supply options.

Performance Excellence

• Establish plans, budgets, and key performance indicators.
• Allocate resources, review progress, and make corrections.
• Identify, develop, and execute opportunities for cost savings and operational improvement.

Supply Chain Fulfillment Network Design

• Define and implement an optimal network and inventory positioning model.
• Develop and maintain network scenario models considering various factors.
• Partner with Logistics, Warehousing, and Category Management for decision-making.

Capability Transformation

• Identify, prioritize, and deliver initiatives that strengthen supply chain capabilities.
• Partner with IT and the CSCO to define the technology roadmap.

Supply Chain Partner Development

• Partner with Category Management to execute supplier programs.
• Manage day-to-day supplier performance through scorecards.
• Escalate issues and opportunities to Category Management for resolution.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement across various processes using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause methods.
• Build a culture of operational excellence with clear metrics and accountability.

Talent and Organization

• Build and lead a high-performing organization of approximately 45 professionals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent; set ambitious objectives.
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and collaboration.

Tactical Execution

• Inventory Planning: Set and execute inventory policy across branches and DCs.
• Purchasing Execution: Run standardized regional replenishment and PO management.
• Purchasing Support: Oversee functions that keep buying running.
• Asset Recovery / Returns Management: Own customer and vendor returns and minimize write-offs.
• Supply Chain Analytics: Provide actionable analytics and reporting.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with various departments to align decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads a team of approximately 45 through six direct reports.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies.

Skills

• Proven executive leader with experience in significant change management.
• Track record managing a large, multi-location supply chain.
• Deep knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical ability and collaborative leadership style.
• Executive presence with strong communication skills.
• Results-oriented with a bias for action.
• Highest ethical standards and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP, and planning systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in a senior role.
• APICS/ASCM (CSCP, CPIM), Six Sigma, or similar certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, if required for travel.

Physical Demands

• Ability to use a PC, the internet, email, and telephone.
• Ability to travel and make presentations.
• Frequently sitting, with occasional standing, walking, and use of hands for computer work.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements for driving: close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance and short-term disability.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits include supplemental life insurance and accident coverage.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.