Vice President – Network Operations

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an accomplished Supply Chain leader to envision and direct Network Operations in alignment with corporate priorities. The role drives modernization programs, automation, and network design across complex distribution environments to improve service levels and cost efficiency.

The executive will partner with senior leaders, manage cross-functional teams, and oversee capital investments and performance metrics to deliver measurable improvements in reliability, capacity, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management functions
• Automation deployment experience in a distribution center or manufacturing site environment
• Experience leading new distribution center builds and implementations
• Proven ability to interface with executive leaders and strategic partners
• Strong presentation skills and financial acumen
• Executive-level leadership experience across geographies

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Network Operations vision, strategy, and goals aligned with company priorities
• Develop, oversee, and execute the supply chain modernization strategy, roadmap, and investment plan
• Advance supply chain digital and automation capabilities
• Lead continuous improvement and network optimization to enhance service quality, availability, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Lead supply chain network design and assess time and costs to bring goods to market
• Diagnose supply chain challenges and implement system, process, and physical improvements across the network
• Establish and enforce robust supply chain policies and procedures
• Lead intelligent supply chain metrics and reporting
• Oversee capital investments, automation deployment, and distribution center modernization
• Travel up to 20% and coordinate across geographies

Skills

Supply Chain Strategy

Network Optimization

Automation Deployment

Budget Management

KPI Oversight

Process Improvement

Leadership

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain

Job description

• Develop and execute the Network Operations vision, strategy, and goals aligned with company priorities
• Develop, oversee, and execute the supply chain modernization strategy, roadmap, and investment plan
• Advance supply chain digital and automation capabilities
• Lead continuous improvement and network optimization to enhance service quality, availability, reliability, efficiency, effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and retention
• Lead supply chain network design and assess time and costs required to bring goods to market
• Diagnose supply chain challenges and ensure system, process, and physical improvements across the network
• Establish and enforce robust supply chain policies and procedures
• Lead intelligent supply chain, functional performance metrics, and reporting
• Lead execution of new supply chain management programs and lean supply chain initiatives
• Oversee supply chain functional KPIs and execute performance improvement initiatives
• Lead the overall function budget in alignment with strategic priorities and performance objectives
• Manage network additions, moves, changes, and maintenance activities
• Lead and manage the Network Operations team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management
• Ensure labor management programs deliver expected results
• Lead network-wide strategic projects
• Oversee operations support for customer RFP inventory, capacity, and service levels
• Develop transportation and distribution center capacity and expansion or consolidation strategies
• Oversee capital investments, automation deployment, distribution center modernization and planning, and resiliency investments
• Report to the Senior Vice President, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management functions preferred
• Automation deployment experience in a distribution center or manufacturing site environment preferred
• Experience leading new distribution center builds and implementations, from strategic planning and site readiness through operational launch and continuous improvement
• Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-wide supply chain network strategies across complex distribution environments
• Proven ability to interface and partner with executive business leaders and strategic partners
• Strong track record of leveraging cross-functional resources to deliver supply chain solutions
• Innovative and critical thinking, adaptability in problem-solving, and ability to provide actionable outcomes
• Strong presentation skills suitable for all levels of the organization
• Large scale business case development with financial acumen
• Executive-level leadership experience managing diversity of talent across geographies
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict management skills
• Timely decision making, priority setting, and well-rounded perspective
• Excellent process and program management skills
• Active listening and creative thinking
• Ability to travel 20%
• Ohio-based location preferred

Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing supply chain strategies, with a focus on automation deployment, network optimization, and performance improvement. Proven leadership in managing diverse teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives across complex distribution environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Automation Deployment
• Network Optimization
• Performance Improvement
• Executive-Level Leadership

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Strategy Development
• Distribution Center Implementation
• Functional Performance Metrics
• Lean Supply Chain Initiatives
• Budget Management
• KPI Oversight
• Business Case Development
• Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Policy Enforcement
• Network Design

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Conflict Management
• Critical Thinking
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Modernization
• Customer Satisfaction
• Operational Launch
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Capacity Planning