Senior Vice President of Supply Chain (Nashville)

About the Company

The company has established a new industry standard as a national stocking distributor with a comprehensive suite of containers and supplies, and trusted local relationships. With a strong reputation for operational excellence, customer responsiveness, and strategic growth, they partner with customers across a broad range of industries to deliver innovative packaging and supply chain solutions nationwide.

As the organization continues to expand, they are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Vice President of Supply Chain to lead and optimize its end-to-end supply chain operations.

About the Position

The Senior Vice President of Supply Chain will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s supply chain strategy across procurement, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, distribution, demand planning, and operational efficiency initiatives.

This executive will lead large-scale supply chain operations while driving continuous improvement, scalability, cost optimization, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a transformational leader with a proven ability to build high-performing teams, strengthen vendor relationships, and implement best-in-class supply chain processes in a fast-paced growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide supply chain strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Lead procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Optimize operational performance, service levels, and cost efficiencies across the supply chain network.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier and vendor relationships to ensure continuity, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Drive forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Implement process improvements, KPIs, and technology solutions to enhance visibility and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance, and executive leadership teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain organization.
• Ensure operational compliance, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Significant progressive leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, or operations management.
• Proven executive leadership experience within a distribution, packaging, manufacturing, or supply chain-focused organization.
• Strong expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics operations.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience building scalable supply chain infrastructure in a growth-oriented environment.
• Exceptional analytical, financial, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Experience implementing and optimizing ERP, inventory management, and supply chain technology platforms is highly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $250,000 – $300,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Comprehensive executive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Executive leadership opportunity within a rapidly growing organization
• Long-term career growth and strategic impact opportunities