Senior Vice President, Supply Chain

Central Garden & Pet; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company is seeking a Senior Vice President, Supply Chain to lead global procurement, demand planning, logistics, warehousing, and external manufacturing, aligning supply chain performance with growth objectives.

Reporting to the President, this role partners with Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and executive leadership to drive service levels, cost performance, working capital, and regulatory compliance across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management is required.
• 15+ years of CPG supply chain experience, with 10+ years in leadership roles (Manufacturing).
• Strong integrated supply chain and IBP expertise; deep understanding of supply chain interdependencies.
• Proven leadership in large organizational transformation with P&L and monthly reporting.
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to drive accountability across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct global and domestic procurement strategies for raw materials, components, and packaging.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, supplier risk management, and supplier quality.
• Lead S&OP / IBP processes to align demand forecasts with capacity.
• Establish robust inventory strategies to optimize working capital.
• Direct warehousing and distribution operations to drive cost-effective performance.
• Manage external manufacturing partners and integrate capacity into production schedules.
• Ensure sustainability and regulatory compliance across hubs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

IBP/ S&OP

CPG supply chain

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Job description

The Senior Vice President, Supply Chain 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, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Executive Leadership to align supply chain performance with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Direct global and domestic procurement strategies for raw materials, components, and packaging to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, supplier risk management, and supplier quality standards.

Demand Planning & Inventory Management

• Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes to align demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity.
• Establish robust inventory strategies (raw materials, WIP, and finished goods) to optimize working capital and minimize backorders or obsolescence.

Logistics & Transportation

• Drive inbound and outbound freight strategies, carrier selection, route optimization, and rate negotiations across all transport modes.
• Ensure proper vendor regulatory compliance, international trade/customs management, and fleet operation efficiency.

Warehousing & Distribution

• Direct internal warehouse and distribution operations to drive cost-effective performance, safety compliance, and precise inventory control.
• Implement strategic warehouse management initiatives that optimize storage utilization, elevate throughput, and maximize order fulfillment efficiency. (please include the ecommerce and direct-to-consumer aspects in this section)

External / Contract Manufacturing (Co-Man)

• Manage relationships and performance metrics for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and co-packers.
• Integrate external manufacturing capacity into overall production schedules to meet surging business demands and specialty production requirements.

Sustainability and Compliance

• Implement eco-friendly packaging, ethical sourcing, and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing hubs.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management (required).
• 15+ yearsCPG supply chain experience;10+ yearsin supply chain leadership roles (specificallyManufacturing).
• Strongintegrated supply chainandIBPexpertise; deep understanding of Pet supply chain complexity and interdependencies (includingDSD).
• Proven leadership in large organizational transformation; strong business/financial acumen with comfort managingP&L, results analysis, and monthly reporting
• Collaborative/influential leadership style with ability to drive accountability across a matrix organization.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro ® , Aqueon ® , Cadet ® , C&S ® , Farnam ® , Ferry-Morse ® , Four Paws ® , Kaytee ® , Nylabone ® and Pennington ® , strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.