Head of Supply Chain

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain Location: Tyler, TX Department: Supply Chain Reports To: President Direct Reports: 3 Travel: As needed Overview Of Company John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas. Job Summary The Head of Supply Chain leads the Company’s end-to-end supply chain strategy, including planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, distribution, customer fulfillment, and supplier partnerships. This role is responsible for improving service levels, operational efficiency, cost performance, working capital, supply continuity, and organizational capability while supporting the Company’s growth objectives. Reporting to the President, this leader partners closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, and Executive Leadership to align supply chain performance with business priorities. Key Responsibilities NOTE: Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support profitable growth, customer service, operational excellence, and long-term business objectives. Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand, production capacity, inventory, procurement, and financial goals. Play a key role in the commercialization / stage-gate process for efficient execution. Provide leadership for procurement, planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, transportation, distribution, customer fulfillment, and supplier performance. Establish and monitor key performance indicators, including service levels, fill rate/OTIF, inventory turns, freight performance, supplier performance, cost savings, and working capital. Responsible for utilizing modern technology tools and their use cases to improve our processes and operational model within the function. Partner with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory investment, cost, and profitability. Develop procurement and supplier strategies that improve supply continuity, vendor relationships, supplier performance, total cost of ownership, and innovation. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through contingency planning, business continuity planning, supplier diversification, and proactive issue resolution. Lead continuous improvement, operational excellence, digital transformation, automation, and analytics initiatives that improve productivity, visibility, and decision-making. Manage departmental budgets, resources, projects, and controls to achieve financial and operational objectives. Management of the risks associated with protein commodity ownership. Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications (Required) The requirements below represent the minimum education, experience, and leadership capabilities needed to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education & Credentials Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or related master’s degree preferred. Relevant professional certification, such as ASCM/APICS CPIM or CSCP, preferred. Experience 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience across planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, distribution, and customer fulfillment. Executive-level experience leading complex, multi-site supply chain operations in food manufacturing, consumer goods, protein manufacturing, or a related environment. Proven track record improving service levels, OTIF/fill rate, inventory performance, supplier performance, working capital, cost efficiency, and operational execution. Demonstrated success leading S&OP, business transformation, continuous improvement, organizational change, and enterprise-level supply chain initiatives. Experience building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and partnering with executive leadership to deliver business priorities. Skills & Attributes Strategic business leadership with strong commercial, financial, and operational acumen. Executive presence with the ability to influence, align, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Deep expertise in S&OP, strategic sourcing, supplier management, logistics, inventory optimization, and end-to-end supply chain execution. Strong analytical capability with a data-driven approach to performance management, problem-solving, and decision-making. Proven ability to lead transformation, continuous improvement, digital enablement, modern technology, operational excellence, and change management. Skilled in risk management, business continuity, negotiation, and complex supplier/customer relationship management. Enterprise mindset with strong cross-functional collaboration, accountability, talent development, and succession planning capabilities. Relationships Internal: Frequently communicates with every aspect of the business External: Frequently communicates with vendors and customers The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following: Vacation / Sick days Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Telemedicine Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley 401 (k) with company match Bonus Incentive Plans Company-paid STD and LTD Life insurance & other voluntary benefits Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location. Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law. Unsolicited Assistance Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals. #J-18808-Ljbffr