E1E1 — Director (Executive)
Vice President, Supply Chain (Small-Scale Function)
Leads supply chain for a smaller unit or single site. Often a functional/divisional leader with limited scope (e.g. one facility or product line). Typically reports to a division or site head and manages Director-level reports. Decisions primarily affect local operations with a short-term horizon (<2 years).
What this level means
Executive-level director owning a significant function with strategic authority.
- Scope
- A significant function with strategic authority
- Autonomy
- Sets functional strategy
- Complexity
- Strategic and cross-functional
- Impact
- Function-wide enterprise impact
- Decision rights
- Owns strategy and investment for the function
- Leadership
- Executive leadership of a function
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
What you'd do
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies appropriate to the scope.
- Ensure effective demand forecasting, supply planning (S&OP), and inventory management.
- Oversee sourcing of raw materials, components, and services.
- Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, labs, and other partners critical to product supply.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to meet production plans.
- Develop supply chain strategies.
- Manage inventory and supply planning.
- Oversee sourcing and supplier relationships.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Strategic planning
- Inventory management
- Supplier relationship management
- Demand forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supply chain strategies
- S&OP processes
- Inventory management principles
- Supplier management
- Manufacturing operations
- Supply Chain Expertise
- Leadership & People Development
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a relevant scientific field
- 10–15+ years of total experience in supply chain or related operations
- Advanced degrees (MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain/Operations) preferred
Common titles
Director, Vice President of Supply ChainVice President, Supply Chain
What it pays
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