Now Hiring: Vice President of Supply Chain

Position Scope:

Force of Nature is a category disrupting brand that has quickly become the fastest growing brand in meat. Founded to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network; we are revolutionizing the industry to not just improve but to create positive returns for land, for animal welfare, for communities and for consumers. As the Vice President of Supply Chain, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing critical supply chain operations, including supply chain planning, inventory management, and finished goods distribution. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of supply chain operations and optimization. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of the supply chain, leading day-to-day operations to maintain and enhance our capabilities.

Major Responsibilities:

*Note that responsibilities may be added or adjusted over time.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the supply chain team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Work across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver and other critical pillars to drive supply chain performance and resiliency.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and set strategic goals across all operations, developing a detailed roadmap to achieve these targets, driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and alignment with broader organizational objectives.
• Manage and facilitate planning processes across functions to drive alignment and achievement of short, medium and long-term business objectives, including volume growth and profit improvement.
• Work closely with the business & customers to align on supply chain strategies that support our different go-to-market models.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Communicate decisions to stakeholders, as well as identify and resolve plan variances, risk and opportunities.
• Identify and implement new business critical metrics and processes that enhance measures around speed, delivery performance, and cost and measure improvement over time.
• Collaborate with key cross-functional teams to model scenarios to recommend planning strategies, establish inventory targets and execute the plan.
• Develop a strategic roadmap to improve planning and logistics maturity and align strategic roadmap with key stakeholders across functions.
• Manage planning team to continually assess operational network planning assumptions in conjunction with procurement, manufacturing operations/co-manufacturers, and logistics/3PLs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive warehouse and third-party logistics (3PL) strategies, while managing and nurturing key relationships to ensure optimal performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the company's overall supply chain objectives.
• Assist and/or lead contract negotiations.
• Co-Lead (with head of accounting and CFO) the implementation and integration of new inventory management and ERP systems, ensuring seamless alignment with existing operations, while optimizing inventory control processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Overall logistics strategy management, including warehouse and in transit inventory.
• Implement and promote sustainable practices and ethical sourcing across the supply chain, reducing the company’s environmental footprint and supporting social responsibility initiatives.
• Continuously analyze and optimize the supply chain to reduce costs, improve margins, and increase overall profitability.
• Develop and implement contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen events.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Enhance the company's analysis and reporting capabilities to assess health and performance, improve decision-making, and drive cost savings.
• Digital Transformation: Support the company's digital transformation efforts by leveraging data to refine operations and advance overall sophistication.
• Operational Maturation: Elevate operational practices through advanced data utilization and integration of data-driven insights.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Use analytical skills to streamline processes, drive strategic decisions, and achieve significant cost efficiencies.
• Logistics Expertise: Apply strong logistics experience to support operational objectives while integrating advanced data analysis and reporting practices.

Experience and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in supply chain roles in the meat and/or CPG industry.
• Proven leadership experience (10+ years) with a track record of driving results and managing cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a hands-on, fast paced entrepreneurial/start up environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

• Establishes and flawlessly maintains systems, processes and procedures without exception. Understands that this is incredibly challenging in a fast growth company but accepts that challenge.
• Ability to maintain entrepreneurial/scrappy mindset in order to efficiently achieve business goals.
• Can be counted on to exceed goals routinely and is consistently one of the top company performers. Is results oriented and steadfast in pushing himself/herself and others for success.
• Understands how the business works. Is knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends and information affecting the organization.
• Is dedicated to exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important. Quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts less important items aside without burying them forever. Can quickly and effectively sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal, eliminates roadblocks and creates focus. Does not accept excuses and finds ways to achieve success. Communicates with executive management before a goal or deadline is missed and effectively sets appropriate expectations.
• Exceptional at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done. Understands how to organize people and activities into efficient workflow. Knows what to measure and how to measure it to ensure consistently exceptional team performance.
• Is enthusiastic about the company and has unquestioned credibility with the entire team.
• Strong planning and organizational along with excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to summarize and communicate complex issues or situations to senior stakeholders.
• A self starter with an active passion for positive change including processes, skills & technology.
• Seeks to constantly expand and improve on skills and knowledge base.
• Leads by example and exhibits professionalism at all times.
• Operates with the highest level of integrity and is widely trusted.
• Adheres to the FON values and beliefs in every interaction with employees, partners and customers during both good and tough times. 
• Is bright, creative and deals with complexity comfortably. Is intellectually sharp, capable and agile.
• Has outstanding judgment, is a strong critical thinker and problem solver. Is able to predict and prevent issues before they arise. Creates systems that are efficient, effective, practical and scalable.
• Travel required - up to 20%.
• Passion for an active health & wellness lifestyle.
• End to end supply chain process knowledge.
• Experience in network design to optimize transportation and warehousing costs, inventory efficiencies, and ecommerce is preferred.

PROFICIENCIES: 

• Strong in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Process Planning and Project Management.
• Experience working with ERP, planning, and/or TMS related software.
  
  
  Please email cover letter and resume to: info@forceofnaturemeats.com