Vice President of Supply Chain

Vice President of Supply Chain

Job Description

Department: Supply Chain

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer of Mertz

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Amount of Travel Required: 25%

Work Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

Positions Supervised: Supply Chain Management

AIP Level: 3

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Supply Chain is a strategic and operational leader responsible for end-to-end supply chain management, including warehouse operations, inventory control, category management, logistics, demand planning, and purchasing. This role drives efficiency, cost optimization, service excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization's supply chain network while aligning operations with overall business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with company growth objectives and financial goals.
• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, advising on operational capabilities, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, and digital supply chain solutions.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to monitor and improve supply chain effectiveness.

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee all warehouse and distribution center operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, and fulfillment processes.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, labor utilization, and throughput to increase productivity and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Implement best practices in warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation technologies.

Inventory Control

• Lead inventory strategy to maintain optimal balance between service levels and carrying costs.
• Implement strong inventory controls, cycle counting, and audit processes to ensure accuracy and reduce shrinkage.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics, including turns, aging, and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with finance to align inventory management with working capital objectives.

Category Management

• Oversee category management strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals, customer needs, and market trends.
• Drive assortment planning, pricing strategies, and vendor partnerships to maximize margin and category performance.
• Analyze market data and customer insights to optimize product mix and lifecycle management.
• Work cross-functionally with sales and marketing to support promotional and growth initiatives.

Logistics & Transportation

• Direct all inbound and outbound logistics operations, including transportation, carrier selection, and freight optimization.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), carriers, and distribution partners.
• Optimize transportation networks to improve delivery performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations.

Planning (Demand & Supply Planning)

• Lead sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities.
• Improve forecast accuracy through data-driven planning tools and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Coordinate production, procurement, and distribution plans to meet customer demand efficiently.

Purchasing & Procurement

• Oversee all procurement activities, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Implement supplier performance management programs and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive cost savings initiatives and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing supply chain organization across multiple functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Develop succession plans and invest in talent development.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the supply chain team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3-year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
• Overtime may be required and in person, predictable attendance in The Woodlands, TX.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10-15+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site supply chain operations.
• Strong expertise across warehouse operations, logistics, planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems, WMS, and advanced planning tools.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Operational excellence and process optimization.
• Financial and analytical capability.
• Leadership and team development.
• Negotiation and vendor management.
• Change management and transformation leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Employee works indoors in an office setting, primarily sitting for extended periods at a desk station. The role requires keyboarding and repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus while reading and staring at a computer monitor. The Employee must speak clearly and audibly, and have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., building alarms) from in-person speech, telephone, or remote communication. While in the office, the Employee may be called upon to stand, kneel, push, pull, reach overhead, stoop, crouch, climb, and lift; therefore, the Employee should be able to independently lift 25 lbs. No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

Work hours may includeearly morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.


Last Revised 05/2026.