VP of Supply Chain/Transportation

Pattern•Lehi, UT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern is hiring a VP of Supply Chain/Transportation to lead the strategy and operations of its global supply chain and transportation function across North America, EMEA, and APAC. The role owns inbound freight, outbound freight, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) shipping, and will build cross-border supply chain capabilities to support current operations and new businesses. It is a full-time hybrid role based in Lehi, Utah. The VP will set global strategy in line with company growth, lead regional teams, oversee freight and D2C operations, develop import and export flows and consolidation capabilities, and manage relationships with carriers, marketplaces, and logistics partners. The role owns transportation budgets and performance tracking, partners with warehousing and inventory leaders, and presents clear recommendations to executive leadership. The role reports to the executive who leads Pattern’s core operations, including warehousing, inventory management, and transportation. It offers significant opportunity to expand scope and impact as Pattern grows, with regular exposure to executive leadership and involvement in strategic decisions about global operations, logistics, and growth.

Requirements

Experience at the Director or VP level leading transportation as a senior leader, not solely as a long-tenured practitioner.
Strong understanding of supply chain principles and strategy, including cross-border supply chains, import and export, and consolidation.
Experience leading global teams across multiple regions.
A record of broadening supply chain from a narrow functional focus to a business-oriented role.
Results-focused, proactive, and data-driven approach to problem solving.
Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate clearly with executives.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a company where supply chain is central to the business, such as a marketplace, large retailer, or ecommerce fulfillment company.

Responsibilities

Set global supply chain and transportation strategy in line with company growth, including new markets and business models.
Lead global teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC, with each team operating in its market.
Oversee inbound freight, outbound freight to marketplaces, and D2C operations in every region.
Build cross-border supply chains, including import and export flows, freight consolidation, and port operations.
Manage relationships with carriers, marketplaces, and logistics partners, including Amazon.
Own transportation budgets and spend, and track cost and service performance using data.
Partner with warehousing and inventory management leaders to move goods between Pattern locations.
Investigate problems, simplify them, and present clear recommendations to executive leadership.
Establish clearer reporting on transportation performance by region and define priorities for cross-border supply chains and consolidation.
Present a global supply chain and transportation strategy, including a roadmap for cross-border capabilities, regional team structure, and measures of progress.