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Role Description

This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing global supply chain planning operations, including demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). The Vice President will drive strategies that ensure products are available at the right time, place, and cost while supporting business growth across multiple channels such as direct-to-consumer, retail, and marketplaces.

Working closely with cross-functional leaders in commercial, finance, procurement, and operations, this role will align supply chain capabilities with strategic business goals. The position also leads a distributed planning team and focuses on optimizing operational efficiency, improving forecast accuracy, and strengthening supplier relationships. This is an opportunity to shape global planning strategy while delivering measurable business impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Lead and execute global demand, supply, and inventory planning strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Own the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning commercial forecasts, financial targets, and operational capacity into a unified plan.
• Develop and implement inventory strategies that balance service levels with working capital efficiency across multiple channels and regions.
• Establish policies for safety stock, replenishment, and slow/obsolete inventory management to optimize inventory health and minimize write-offs.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships focused on improving lead times, delivery reliability, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy, streamline workflows, reduce operational complexity, and increase supply chain resilience.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity constraints, material shortages, and global disruptions.
• Oversee supply chain data governance, analytics, and system optimization including ERP and planning tools to ensure reliable insights and reporting.
• Provide regular KPI reporting and strategic recommendations to executive leadership on supply chain performance and improvement opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of supply, demand, and inventory planning professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in supply chain management, including at least 10 years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes in complex, multi-channel organizations.
• Deep expertise in demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization across global operations.
• Experience managing supply chain operations across direct-to-consumer, retail, and marketplace channels.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing distributed or remote teams.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present complex supply chain insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence stakeholders across finance, operations, and commercial teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP) preferred.
• Experience in consumer products, skincare, or beauty industries and familiarity with contract manufacturing or packaging suppliers are considered advantages.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in supply chain management, including at least 10 years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes in complex, multi-channel organizations.
• Deep expertise in demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization across global operations.
• Experience managing supply chain operations across direct-to-consumer, retail, and marketplace channels.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing distributed or remote teams.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present complex supply chain insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence stakeholders across finance, operations, and commercial teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP) preferred.
• Experience in consumer products, skincare, or beauty industries and familiarity with contract manufacturing or packaging suppliers are considered advantages.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from approximately $240,000 to $260,000 USD annually depending on experience and location.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus programs and discretionary incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time off.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote or hybrid opportunities depending on role requirements.
• Professional development resources and learning opportunities.
• Wellness benefits including meditation app memberships and product-related perks.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation, and employee well-being.