Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain
About The Position
The Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain provides executive leadership for Doka USA’s Operations and Supply Chain functions and develops and executes an integrated strategy for safe, efficient, reliable, and scalable operations. The role oversees the end-to-end flow and stewardship of material across the business, including demand and supply planning, inventory management, logistics and freight, distribution, yard operations, operational safety, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Finance, Procurement, Sales, Engineering, and other functions, the VP aligns operational capabilities and resources with customer requirements and Doka’s strategic and financial objectives. As a member of the Doka USA Executive Management Team, the VP translates business strategy into operational priorities, balancing customer service and material availability with productivity, inventory utilization, working capital, cost, quality, and risk. The position leads the Operations and Supply Chain organization and develops the capabilities, processes, systems, and talent needed to support Doka USA’s future growth and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Significant progressive leadership experience across Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related functions, including leadership of complex, geographically dispersed operations.
- Experience leading leaders and building high-performing operational organizations.
- Strong understanding of supply-chain planning, S&OP processes, inventory management, logistics, procurement, and operational performance management.
- Ability to connect operational decisions with financial outcomes, including working capital, CapEx, productivity, and cost.
- Experience driving operational transformation, process improvement, standardization, and technology-enabled change through continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and business acumen, with the ability to translate data into strategic and operational decisions.
- Ability to operate effectively across functional and organizational boundaries and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and change-leadership capabilities.
- English fluency.
- Ability to travel extensively based on business requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- Experience in construction, industrial equipment, manufacturing, rental, or another asset-intensive business environment.
- Spanish language capability and/or experience operating across international or multicultural environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Operations and Supply Chain strategy in alignment with Doka USA and Area NAMLAM priorities; establish operating models, standards, KPIs, and governance for consistent execution across the national branch, yard, and distribution network.
- Lead demand and supply planning, S&OP processes, procurement, sourcing, supplier management, logistics, and freight while balancing material availability, customer demand, lead times, cost, inventory investment, and business risk.
- Develop strategies to optimize inventory levels, material availability, utilization, and quality across the network; partner with Finance, Procurement, and commercial leadership on forecasting and material and resource planning.
- Drive continuous improvement in productivity, material flow, yard layouts, equipment utilization, automation, digitalization, and technology, while championing standardized processes and problem solving.
- Provide executive oversight of operational safety and regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with the CFO and Finance organization on budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure planning, and operational performance management; establish KPIs and use data to improve productivity, cost effectiveness, inventory performance, and resource allocation.
- Ensure Operations and Supply Chain support the commercial organization with reliable material availability, order fulfillment, delivery, returns, billing accuracy, and service; identify operational constraints affecting customer experience or growth.
- Evaluate the capacity and effectiveness of the operational footprint, including distribution centers, branches, yards, equipment, material flows, and resources; develop recommendations for capacity, investment, infrastructure, and network optimization.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Operations and Supply Chain leadership team, establish accountability, develop succession pipelines, and build capabilities for current and future business needs.
- Partner strategically with Finance, Sales, Engineering, HR, and other functions to integrate Operations and Supply Chain priorities into broader business planning and decision-making.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental voluntary term life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth)
- Short-term disability
- AFLAC policies
- Paid time off, including sick/personal time, vacation, floating holiday, and company-paid holidays
- Potential bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
