Global VP, Supply Chain & Operations

Fortified Brands; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Executive leadership role

Job summary

Fortified Brands in Garland, TX seeks a VP of Supply Chain to drive strategic leadership across distribution, sourcing, logistics, and contract manufacturing globally. The role owns a 3-year operations strategy to improve efficiency, cost, quality, capacity, safety, and customer service for internal and external customers.

The position requires a customer-first orientation and a track record in continuous improvement. Hybrid work in Dallas area headquarters is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years progressive operations management experience with leadership.
• Minimum 2 years in a senior leadership role; lumber/building materials a plus.
• Experience with international contract manufacturing and ecommerce fulfillment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns and optimizes overall supply chain, including sourcing, distribution, and logistics.
• Manages SIOP process and contract manufacturing partners to meet service levels.
• Develops and tracks Operations KPIs and cost controls.
• Leads cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence.
• Establishes vendor relationships and drives productivity improvements.
• Oversees staffing, succession planning, and development across operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

SIOP planning

Vendor management

Global sourcing

Supply chain analytics

Team leadership

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Great Plains

SalesPad

Deposco

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Fortified Brands in Garland, TX seeks a VP of Supply Chain to drive strategic leadership across distribution, sourcing, logistics, and contract manufacturing globally. The role owns a 3-year operations strategy to improve efficiency, cost, quality, capacity, safety, and customer service for internal and external customers.

The position requires a customer-first orientation and a track record in continuous improvement. Hybrid work in Dallas area headquarters is offered.