Vice President of Supply Chain - Shared Services

Lennys•Columbus, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Gosh Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands: Charleys: A 850+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the World BIBIBOP Asian Grill: An award winning, 80+ unit Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant concept Lenny’s Grill and Subs: A Memphis-based 60+ unit chain serving high quality deli subs and hot subs Charleys Kids: A non-profit, partnering with like-minded organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at-risk children. Solar Planet: A company that provides solar field advisory and installation services Role Overview The Vice President of Supply Chain & Distribution is a senior enterprise leader responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence, and people leadership across procurement, purchasing, supplier partnerships, and distribution for GOSH’s portfolio of brands. This role ensures the supply chain function is stable, scalable, and aligned to business and brand objectives, supporting both company-operated (corporate) restaurants and franchise partners. The VP will focus on building a strong, cohesive supply chain organization, strengthening supplier and distributor relationships, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products at competitive and sustainable costs. The Vice President will work closely with executive leadership, brand teams, and franchise stakeholders to ensure supply chain strategies support growth, brand integrity, and system-wide success. Why This Role Matters The Vice President of Supply Chain & Distribution plays a critical role in ensuring GOSH’s brands and franchise partners are supported by a reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective supply chain. This leader helps maintain operational consistency, supports growth, and contributes directly to long-term system success.

Requirements

Proven experience leading supply chain, procurement, or distribution functions in multi-unit, growth-oriented organizations.
Prior experience at the VP level or equivalent senior leadership role.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing.
Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including leading managers or senior leaders.
Demonstrated success in; supplier and contract negotiations, cost management and value creation, cross-functional leadership and influence and franchise or field-facing environments
Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the restaurant, foodservice, or retail industry strongly preferred.
MBA or Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
CPM or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clear, steady leadership to shared services supply chain, procurement, and distribution teams.
Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture with well-defined roles, accountability, and performance expectations.
Ensure the supply chain organization is well-positioned to support current operations and future growth across multiple brands.
Develop, coach, and retain strong leaders and key contributors within the function.
Own enterprise procurement strategy across food, packaging, and distribution categories.
Balance cost discipline with quality, reliability, and brand standards, ensuring value creation without compromising franchise or customer experience.
Leverage buying power across brands while remaining thoughtful about brand-specific and franchise needs.
Lead sourcing and purchasing strategies aligned with financial, operational, and growth objectives.
Lead supplier and distributor relationships, including selection, performance management, and ongoing partnership development.
Negotiate purchasing and distribution agreements that deliver competitive pricing, strong service levels, and long-term value.
Review and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives.
Oversee distribution strategies to ensure product availability, consistency, and service reliability across regions.
Serve as a key partner to franchise leadership, understanding the downstream impact of supply chain decisions on franchisee operations and profitability.
Ensure supply chain strategies effectively support both company-operated and franchised locations, recognizing the unique operational and financial considerations of each.
Collaborate with Operations and Brand teams to align supply chain initiatives with field needs and system expectations.
Support transparency, trust, and consistency in supply chain decisions affecting the broader system.
Partner closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance, Training, and Brand Leadership to align supply chain priorities with business needs.
Provide clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
Operate effectively within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly engaged leadership environment.