Vice President of Supply Chain

TAKKT Foodservices • Harrison, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

TAKKT Foodservices, a division of the TAKKT Group, is a leading distributor of food service equipment and supplies. We are seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain to provide enterprise leadership for our end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution. This role will oversee purchasing, inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, warehouse operations, freight management, and import compliance. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments and external partners to drive profitable growth, enhance operational performance, and achieve cost savings through scalable processes and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, inventory management, purchasing, or operations.
• Experience leading integrated supply chain functions within a distribution, wholesale, retail, manufacturing, or multi-site fulfillment environment.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, transportation, warehousing, and cost management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive operational improvements, and deliver measurable business results.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing international freight, import processes, and trade compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP, warehouse management, transportation management, and business intelligence tools.
• Professional certifications such as APICS/ASCM, CSCMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or customs/trade compliance certifications.
• Demonstrated success developing supply chain strategies that improve service, profitability, inventory productivity, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the company's end-to-end supply chain strategy in alignment with business and financial objectives.
• Oversee integrated planning across purchasing, inventory management, forecasting, transportation, warehousing, and product flow.
• Develop strategies to improve inventory productivity, product availability, working capital efficiency, and forecast accuracy.
• Lead purchasing, replenishment, inventory optimization, lifecycle planning, and aged inventory reduction initiatives.
• Partner with distribution and warehouse leadership to optimize operational performance, capacity, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage inbound and outbound freight operations, carrier relationships, and transportation cost optimization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs requirements, and applicable trade and transportation laws.
• Develop key performance metrics and dashboards to monitor service, inventory, freight, compliance, and cost-savings performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, process improvement, technology, and automation initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor supply chain teams while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefit package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid volunteer day
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to serve on the Senior Leadership Team and influence company strategy
• High-impact leadership role with significant growth and transformation opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive