Gosh Enterprises Inc · 1 day ago
Vice President, Supply Chain - Shared Services
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGosh Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands including Charleys and BIBIBOP Asian Grill. The Vice President of Supply Chain & Distribution is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational excellence across procurement and distribution, ensuring the supply chain function supports business objectives and growth.
Restaurants
Hiring Manager
Jolene Martin
Responsibilities
Provide clear, steady leadership to shared services supply chain, procurement, and distribution teams
Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture with well-defined roles, accountability, and performance expectations
Ensure the supply chain organization is well-positioned to support current operations and future growth across multiple brands
Develop, coach, and retain strong leaders and key contributors within the function
Own enterprise procurement strategy across food, packaging, and distribution categories
Balance cost discipline with quality, reliability, and brand standards, ensuring value creation without compromising franchise or customer experience
Leverage buying power across brands while remaining thoughtful about brand-specific and franchise needs
Lead sourcing and purchasing strategies aligned with financial, operational, and growth objectives
Lead supplier and distributor relationships, including selection, performance management, and ongoing partnership development
Negotiate purchasing and distribution agreements that deliver competitive pricing, strong service levels, and long-term value
Review and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives
Oversee distribution strategies to ensure product availability, consistency, and service reliability across regions
Serve as a key partner to franchise leadership, understanding the downstream impact of supply chain decisions on franchisee operations and profitability
Ensure supply chain strategies effectively support both company-operated and franchised locations, recognizing the unique operational and financial considerations of each
Collaborate with Operations and Brand teams to align supply chain initiatives with field needs and system expectations
Support transparency, trust, and consistency in supply chain decisions affecting the broader system
Partner closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance, Training, and Brand Leadership to align supply chain priorities with business needs
Provide clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership
Operate effectively within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly engaged leadership environment
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading supply chain, procurement, or distribution functions in multi-unit, growth-oriented organizations
Prior experience at the VP level or equivalent senior leadership role
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing
Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including leading managers or senior leaders
Experience in the restaurant, foodservice, or retail industry strongly preferred
Demonstrated success in; supplier and contract negotiations, cost management and value creation, cross-functional leadership and influence and franchise or field-facing environments
Willingness to travel approximately 25%
Preferred
Experience in the restaurant, foodservice, or retail industry strongly preferred
MBA or Master's degree in a related field preferred
CPM or equivalent certification preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and sick/personal days
Short-term Disability
Wellness activity reimbursement
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
401K with company match
Quarterly bonus
Voluntary term life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
Company
Gosh Enterprises Inc
GOSH Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands: • Charleys: A 620+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the World • Bibibop Asian Grill: An award winning, 40+ unit Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant concept • Lenny’s Grill and Subs: A Memphis-based 70+ unit chain serving high quality deli subs and hot subs • Charleys Kids: A non-profit, partnering with likeminded organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at-risk children.
Founded in 1986Upper Arlington, Ohio, US
1001-5000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dylon Parker
Talent Partner
Sarah Sneider, PHR
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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