Scope of Position

The Vice President of Global Supply Chain & Operations Support will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and advancing the company's end-to-end global supply chain strategy. This executive will oversee key functions including Direct and Indirect Sourcing, Supplier Quality & Development, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Technology & Automation, SIOP, Materials Management, Logistics & Distribution, and Global Product Quality.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Americas, this leader will collaborate across business units, manufacturing operations, and product engineering to build a resilient, modern, and data-driven global supply chain. The VP will guide a high-performing global organization while driving transformative initiatives that support scalable growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide supply chain strategy aligned with business priorities, long-range plans, and operational objectives.
• Lead the design and deployment of the company's long-term Global Supply Chain Resiliency Strategy.
• Build a roadmap that positions the supply chain as a core competitive advantage for the company.
• Partner with regional business and operations leaders to translate strategic goals into actionable global supply, operations, and footprint strategies.

Factory Modernization & Automation

• Accelerate modernization efforts by deploying advanced automation, digitization, Industry 4.0 solutions, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Define and execute the Factory Modernization Roadmap, enabling productivity, quality, and efficiency improvements.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Strengthen global strategic sourcing capabilities—people, processes, systems—to improve resiliency and reduce dependency on vulnerable supply sources.
• Collaborate with Business Units to develop competitive sourcing strategies aligned with company metrics and resiliency goals.
• Drive tariff mitigation, inflation management, and supply base transformation.

Operations Support & Network Optimization

• Provide operational support to accelerate process improvements, digital system enhancements, and best practices across the global supply chain.
• Lead Supply Chain Network Digitization initiatives, including transportation optimization, inventory analytics, and end-to-end visibility.

SIOP & Materials Management

• Advance the SIOP process through improved systems, tools, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Embed continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and systemic problem solving in SIOP practices.
• Deploy global standards and tools for Materials Management, supporting talent development and superior inventory management.

Indirect Procurement

• Optimize regional and global indirect sourcing strategies to improve service levels, continuity, and productivity.
• Strengthen business unit collaboration to unlock additional value from indirect procurement.

Performance & Compliance

• Deliver business results including direct material productivity, working capital reduction, supplier quality improvements, and continuity of supply.
• Implement technology and processes that ensure compliance with all regulatory, quality, and corporate social responsibility requirements.
• Lead execution of the business unit’s quality strategy, improving supplier performance, NPD quality, warranty outcomes, and customer experience.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a world-class global supply chain organization.
• Drive a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while building strong succession pipelines.
• Strengthen team capabilities in supply chain processes, analytics, problem solving, and execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive global supply chain and operations experience in a diversified environment.
• 10+ years of leadership experience directing global teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• Proven experience developing and deploying enterprise-level supply chain strategies.
• Strong business, financial, and industry acumen, particularly in sourcing and manufacturing operations.
• Expertise in lean methodologies, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of automation, digital factory practices, and modern manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build short- and long-term business plans and translate strategy into action.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence broadly across all levels of the organization.
• Track record of coaching, developing talent, and building high-performing teams.
• High integrity, strong judgment, and a commitment to doing what is right for the business.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.