VP of Supply Chain Job Opening in Los Angeles, California. A rapidly growing alternative energy company currently seeks a VP of Supply Chain in Los Angeles, California. The renewable energy industry is quickly growing and this sector offers an exciting job opportunity in addition to the rewarding positive impact that the industry provides. This award-winning Los Angeles, California company would be a great job opportunity for anyone at any step in his or her career.

Overview:

The Los Angeles VP of Supply Chain reports directly the CEO of the company. A great job candidate will have a mind for technical excellence but also job experience with the operations of a large supply chain. The VP of Supply Chain shall be wholly responsible for all functions within the supply chain including procurement, quality, contract manufacturing and logistics while working out of Los Angeles, California. Additionally, the Vice President of Supply Chain will manage a team and serve as an important component of the executive board.

Los Angeles VP of Supply Chain Job Opening

Job experience building and managing every perspective of the company’s off-shore strategies, operations, and partnerships—particularly vendor relationships and relationships with contract manufacturing partners.
The VP of Supply Chain shall have a clear ability to oversee and foster a world class supply chain through strategic practices and procedures in order to reduce costs and maximize profit margins.
Partner with the CEO, management team, and board of directors to craft goals, product plans, and innovations.
The VP of Supply Chain shall oversee the supply chain’s new product introduction, product launch, production planning, pre-production planning, demand forecasting, obsolescence and end-of-life/life cycle management.
Work alongside the Engineering department to align product design and minimize costs.
Formulate a strategy and a vision to meet current and future demands of the manufacturing and supply chain operations so that Design for X processes are implemented consistently.
The VP of Supply Chain shall manage and foster relationships with key suppliers.
Consistently drive and improve productivity, quality, costs, and morale to the benefit of the overall company.

VP of Supply Chain (Los Angeles Area) Job Requirements:

Previous job experience as a Vice President of Supply Chain or as a Vice President of Procurement or operations for a high-volume, reliable, and cost-sensitive publicly traded company. Some industries that would be preferable would be power tools, consumer electronics, computer hardware, tier-one automotive, or contract manufacturing.
Job history of strategic and tactical planning techniques to improve a supply chain.
At least fifteen years of job experience selecting, qualifying, and negotiating with parts vendors.
Thorough understanding of outsourcing models and managing contract manufacturer relationships.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating commercial contracts.
Mastery of identifying the highest quality part vendors for the most reasonable cost.
An exceptional understanding of commodity markets and trends, especially in the glass, aluminum, steel, silver, and copper markets.
Familiarity with and deep knowledge of the most current quality systems.
History working with manufacturing in Asia is a strong preference.
Experience doing business in the Middle East, specifically the Arabian Peninsula is a strong plus for this job.
Knowledge of the most current trends and methods in packaging, shipping and logistics.
Comfortable with extensive travel outside of Los Angeles, California.

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