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Cooley Group · 5 days ago

Vice President - Supply Chain Resilience

Pawtucket, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Cooley Group is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of sustainable, high-performance industrial geomembranes and coated textiles. They are seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain to lead initiatives aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience across the organization and collaborate closely with the leadership team to set the supply chain strategy.

Manufacturing

Hiring Manager

Megan Herne, PHR, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Build an adaptable and agile supply chain process that enables Cooley to balance cost, capital requirements, and service levels

Select and implement leading supply chain technology

Design and deploy Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) through cross-functional collaboration

Align metrics to behaviors and outcomes

Segment products and business lines

Partner with customers and suppliers

Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimize the company’s supply chain, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall business performance

Lead and manage the entire supply chain, including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution

Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, finance, operations, and development, to align supply chain and operations activities with overall business strategies and objectives

Design and drive initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance productivity

Implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies

Lead and develop a high-performing team of supply chain and operations professionals, providing mentorship, coaching, and training to foster professional growth and succession planning

Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains within the supply chain and operations, and lead initiatives to implement best practices and innovative solutions

Work with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing manufacturing, transportation, and distribution of manufactured products, including environmental, health, and safety regulations

Optimize inventory levels and inventory turnover rates to balance the costs of carrying inventory with the risk of stockouts and obsolescence

Develop production plans and schedules to meet demand forecasts while minimizing inventory levels, production costs, and lead times

Develop and implement inventory strategies to ensure optimal levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods

Conduct SKU rationalization and ensure product performance is driving revenue

Foster collaboration and communication between cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and production, to align business goals and improve overall efficiency

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, fluctuations in demand, and geopolitical factors

Leverage technology and data analytics platform(s) to optimize supply chain processes

Qualification

Supply chain managementProcurement experienceSupply chain optimizationLeadership skillsERP systemsData analyticsQuality controlTeam buildingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field

10-15 years supply chain and procurement experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry

Extensive experience in supply chain and operations leadership roles within the manufacturing industry

Strong strategic planning and execution skills

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performance teams

In-depth knowledge of supply chain best practices, technologies, and industry trends

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

In-depth understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, production, logistics, and distribution

Strong understanding of quality control and assurance (inspections, testing, and quality control processes)

Knowledge of supply chain optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance

Experience implementing and proficiency using advanced supply chain technologies within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, advanced planning and/or procurement systems warehouse management systems and logistics/network optimization systems

Experience building a high-performing team