Vice President of Operations

The Vice President of Operations is an experienced operation executive who generates significant impact through the strategic and tactical direction of distribution and weld centers, logistics, purchasing and APS operations. This position directs and develops department heads in supply chain and distribution. This individual has responsibility for a distribution network consisting of 10+ facilities across the United States.

This position reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the executive team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and direct the management of the company’s fulfillment/distribution centers that will ensure fast and accurate order processing, inventory control, proper and timely receipt/stocking of goods, cost-efficient shipping direct to customers and effective processing of returns. Manage logistics and outbound transportation processes, negotiate parcel freight programs. Implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI through workflow optimization.
• Leads and manages the Automated Procurement Systems (APS) support department ensuring effective partnership with sales, customers and vendors in the implementation of new business, ongoing maintenance of existing customers and ensuring all APS projects are meeting the needs of the customers.
• Lead with a business owner mindset – providing financial discipline and identifying the key levers to enhancing profitable performance.
• Strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity and efficiency throughout the company’s operations.
• Interact regularly with executive team and individual department heads to ensure that company’s operational priorities are aligned with total company direction.
• Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements.
• Continuous improvement of our processes that are evaluated through clear and relevant performance metrics; presents suggestions to President for consideration.
• Leads collaborative interdepartmental process improvements to deliver absolute reliability to our customers
• Identify competitive strategies and evaluate, adjust or redraft the organization’s programs accordingly, ensuring thorough communication of imperatives and action items to the team(s).
• Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development of their management team and their direct reports.
• This position requires up to 25% travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree required and 10+ years of related experience in operations or supply chain management; or equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA or Master’s degree preferred
• Industrial distribution experience required
• Financial Management and Business Acumen
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional leadership and Problem Solving/Analysis skills
• Excellent organizational, leadership, motivational, analytical problem solving and strategic thinking skills
• Experience with developing and monitoring operation strategies, data analysis and performance/operational metrics
• Successful development, leadership performance management and coaching experience of all operation departments
• Technical Capacity
• Collaborate cross functionally, with strong ability to build solid relationships in teams, with peers and management; leads cross functional teams and initiatives
• Experience in operations, manufacturing environments
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Passionate, Adaptable, Customer Focused and Teamwork oriented

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES:

• Competitive benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance options, FSA, 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid vacation, paid sick days and paid holidays.

DGI Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject background checks and a post-offer drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Supply Chain Management: 4 years (Preferred)
• Industrial Distribution: 10 years (Preferred)