Vice President, Supply Chain

Marmic Fire Safety•Joplin, MO

30d

About The Position

The Vice President (VP) of Supply Chain is responsible for leading Marmic's national supply chain strategy and operations to support growth, improve profitability, and enhance service delivery across all fire protection business lines. This role oversees procurement, sourcing, vendor management, logistics, warehousing, fleet, and inventory functions, ensuring materials and equipment are sourced, distributed, and managed efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on supply chain executive with deep experience building scalable supply chain infrastructure for distributed, service-based organizations. This leader will drive supply chain transformation and standardization to support field operations, project delivery, and national service programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
10 - 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior executive role with national scope.
Proven success leading end-to-end supply chain functions (procurement, logistics, inventory, vendor management) in a distributed or multi-branch service environment.
Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supply chain optimization.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets and supplier networks.
Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
Proficiency with ERP and supply chain management systems, procurement platforms, and data analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, or related advanced degree.
Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or similar).
Experience in fire safety, security, or emergency services industries.
Background in multi-location operations management.
Experience with fleet management and facilities optimization.
Willingness to travel nationally (approximately 30-40%).

Responsibilities

Lead Marmic's national supply chain strategy and transformation to drive efficiency and scalability.
Oversee procurement, sourcing, vendor management, logistics, warehousing, fleet, and inventory operations.
Build strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate national agreements to improve cost savings and service delivery.
Develop and implement KPIs for supplier performance, delivery accuracy, and inventory optimization.
Partner with Operations, Finance, and IT to align supply chain processes with company goals and systems.
Establish standard operating procedures and governance across all supply chain functions.
Manage multi-million-dollar budgets with accountability for cost reduction and margin improvement.
Optimize fleet management and facilities to support operational efficiency and compliance.
Drive technology integration for forecasting, procurement, and reporting (ERP, data analytics, etc.).
Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.