VP of Supply Chain

The Vice President of Supply Chain will report directly to our President and can be in St. Paul, MN, Indianapolis, IN or Chicago, IL. This is a highly visible role and will be instrumental in developing methodology to drive savings/value and streamline the supply chain process. In addition, they will be responsible to build a strong culture on collaborative hands-on teamwork and continuous improvement. The director will be required to travel up to 50% across the U.S. and facilitate with acquisitions and ensure a smooth transition.

Direct Reports: 8 - 10 Employees

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Business, Supply Chain Management, or Project Management
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain. Ideally include Outsourcing, team management, and successfully leading transformational initiatives.
• Experience leading people and creating a high-performance, high-accountability culture (minimum 5 years preferred)
• Provides strategic leadership that drives sustainable process improvements with focus on services and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with peers (Operational Leaders) to understand the service level requirements and customer demands on the business
• Lead the development and implementation of supply chain strategy to support corporate goals including strategic sourcing/procurement, vendor management, materials management, logistics and S&OP
• Demonstrated success and increasing scope/responsibilities within the area of sourcing and procurement
• Significant experience with strategic sourcing processes and category management
• Proven negotiation skills with procurement oversight exceeding $50M annually
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and ability to work with Sr. Leadership/Executives
• Experience with strategy development, process design, project delivery and sourcing
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities
• Strong project and time management skills including proven project management background
• Proficient in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management or consummate experience
• Experience in management of large SKUs across multiple platforms
• Understanding of finished goods supply chain
• Financial acumen
• Demonstrated value driven improvement of $500K or more annually
• Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile Project Management background

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com.