KIK Consumer Products · 1 month ago
Vice President, Supply Chain
KIK Consumer Products is one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, focused on cleaning and sanitation. The Vice President of Household Supply Chain will shape and deliver on KIK’s vision for their household product lines, leading a team to optimize supply chain capabilities and ensure excellent performance in various supply chain functions.
AutomotiveCleaning ProductsManufacturingMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Set and execute the long-term vision and strategy for the function, focusing on key differentiators, new innovations, capabilities, and team structure
Establish a strategic approach to all aspects of our supply chain, navigating complex situations, driving value for our customers, optimizing cost, enhancing agility, and lowering risk
Oversee the inventory planning process and maintain supply levels that optimize manufacturing plans and meet high growth and seasonal demand
Develop inventory planning and execute against distribution strategies
Diagnose supply chain challenges, anticipate evolving areas of growth, and ensure prompt support for necessary system, process, and physical improvements
Build dynamic performance metrics and analyses to drive efficiency and operational decision-making
Foster strategic relationships with many of the company’s most important external partners, including raw material suppliers and co-manufacturers
Oversee management and direction of the Supply Chain team, including hiring, performance management, and organizational structure
Serve as a thought partner to other senior leaders as a key member of the Household leadership team
Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence activities
Collaborate with our Technology team to improve our tools and systems, driving best-in-class data visibility and decision-making
Ensure adherence to regulatory, quality, and safety compliance requirements across manufacturing and storage of regulated chemicals
Qualification
Required
10+ years of supply chain and people leadership experience leadership in a mid market or larger consumer-packaged goods or similar manufacturing environment
Ability to lead long-term, cross-functional strategy efforts with minimal guidance
Experience building and leading high-performing, multi-layered teams
Successful track record of developing and driving operational excellence, cost improvements and scalable, sustainable processes
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with operations-specific software platforms (ERP, MRP, WMS, TMS, etc.)
Willing to travel up to 25%
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business preferred
MBA, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, Lean Certifications a plus
Benefits
Health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement savings options including employer match
Education Assistance
Company
KIK Consumer Products
At KIK Consumer Products, we bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families, the cleanliness of their homes and pools.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-06-18Acquired
Recent News
2025-09-24
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