VP Supply Chain Optimization-Commercial

Job Summary

Accountable for the profitability and growth of the Supply Chain Optimization organization.
Responsible for developing and executing strategies that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and resilience of Medline customer’s end-to-end supply chain operations.
Drive initiatives to optimize logistics, inventory management, and distribution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
Primary areas of focus and performance: Supply chain cost savings and efficiency improvements; Division Profit and loss; New Prime Vendor wins; Customer retention

Job Description

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as thought leader by maintaining knowledge of trends, developments, new technologies, and market conditions relevant to the product line(s) and industry.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain optimization strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and market dynamics.
• Work with sales leaders to create a vision for strategic customer relationships.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Consult at subordinate levels within the Organization, providing leadership and influence across business units.
• Partner with key stakeholders - including inventory management, division 17, real estate, manufacturing, sales, finance, and IT - to ensure seamless supply chain integration and execution.
• Responsible for positive, functional partnerships within Medline: Operations, Transportation, Sales and Customers
• Represent Medline at official functions, at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.

Financials

• Full profit and loss statement responsibility for the division. Grow and retain Medline’s Prime Vendor relationships in collaboration with Commercial Sales
• Accountable for all resource and investment allocation decisions in support of the vision and strategy to satisfy customer needs.
• Required to provide recommendations to optimize returns on resource investments.
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Process Improvement

• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements across all supply chain functions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality and service levels.
• Implementation and impact of process improvement initiatives.

Risk Management

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain resilience, business continuity, and compliance with regulatory requirements for Medline’s customers.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to support innovation, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Technology Solutions

• Support in the adoption of advanced supply chain technologies, such as automation, data analytics, AI, and other customer support systems, to drive continuous improvement.

Performance Measurement

• Establish KPIs and monitor supply chain performance, using data-driven insights to identify opportunities for further optimization.

Culture/Environment

• Facilitate, coordinate and promote cooperative cross-functional planning and teamwork.
• Create processes and tactics that drive the company to achieve its overall business objectives.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Management Responsibility

• Lead (organizes, plans, directs, staffs, coordinates, and communicates) the division’s management team and staff to execute the business plan, as well as changes to operations needed to meet company-specific goals.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinate leaders, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.

Required Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Work Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in supply chain optimization, process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and technology integration.
• Proven track record of driving results in complex, global, and fast-paced environments.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Management skills to direct and shape an organization’s operations including managing budgets, business plans and employees.
• Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with business goals and budget.
• Forecasting and budgeting experience; thorough understanding of fiscal management techniques.
• Leadership skills for leading an organization and coordinating resources, policies and employees.

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