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ADI Global Distribution · 1 day ago

VP, Global Supply Chain & Operations

Melville, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$312K/yr - $364K/yr

15+ years exp

ADI Global Distribution is a leading global wholesale distributor serving commercial and residential markets. The VP, Global Supply Chain is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution, overseeing procurement, inventory planning, distribution center operations, logistics, and quality assurance for exclusive brand products.

ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingSecurityWholesale

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and execute the global supply chain strategy aligned to growth, service, and cost‑to‑serve targets; lead the multi‑year network optimization (footprint, capacity, service levels, freight) with clear milestones and ROI

Integrate Business Excellence across DCs, retail/stores, support centers, and global offices—embedding Lean certification pathways, Kaizen cadence, and process confirmations as operating standards

Own global source to contract strategies, supplier segmentation, SRM, and competitive events; partner with commodity/category leaders to deliver year over year savings and risk mitigation

Lead JDM relationship management (commercial terms, cost transparency, engineering change control) to secure advantaged costs for our Exclusive Brands portfolio

Oversee operational performance and efficiency across multiple distribution centers, ensuring consistent execution of safety, quality, and service standards while optimizing cost and productivity

Set global inventory policies (service targets, turns, safety stock, obsolescence) and deploy planning/WMS standards across the DC network; drive throughput, accuracy, and cycle time improvements

Optimize domestic/international freight, mode mix, and tendering; reduce cost per unit shipped while sustaining on time performance and carbon objectives tied to network design

Own QA for Exclusive Brand products, including defect reduction; manage national return centers for fast, accurate dispositions and recovery of 3P and EB inventory

Qualification

Global supply chain leadershipContinuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen)Procurement experienceERP/WMS systems fluencyCross functional collaborationExecutive presenceChange leadership

Required

15+ years of progressive global supply chain leadership in multi‑site distribution/industrial/retail environments; proven success leading network optimization and transformation programs

Demonstrated strength executing continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen, standard work, RCCA); ability to institutionalize Business Excellence metrics and certification pathways

Deep experience in procurement (direct and indirect), SRM, supplier negotiations, and cost/contract governance at scale

Systems fluency across ERP/WMS/planning and data standards (EDI, UPC/dim compliance)

Executive presence, cross functional collaboration, and change leadership in complex, high tempo settings