Vice President, Merchandising & Supply Operations

• Define and execute an integrated supply chain strategy aligned with growth profit capital investment and operational performance goals.

• Provide strategic oversight of the merchandising/category management organization and partner with leadership to support the refinement and execution of merchandising product lifecycle

• Oversee the supplier compliance organization ensuring that unauthorized resellers are restricted from purchasing products in accordance with supplier partner policies.

• Collaborate with peer leaders across our supplier facing organization to drive effective operating practices and strong execution.

• Champion a technology-forward AI-enabled approach across supply side functionssupply chain and merchandising workflows.

• Own end-to-end supply chain performance including demand planning purchasing and inventory optimization.

• Accelerate the transition to a demand driven operating model improving SKU-level forecast accuracy and working capital efficiency through processes such as S&OP/SIOP and technology

• Lead evaluation (in conjunction with our enterprise systems team) optimization and if applicable selection and implementation of forecasting and replenishment systems and supporting infrastructure.

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting inventory management and supply chain efficiency metrics.

• Optimize end-to-end supply chain processes including sourcing lead times logistics and inventory flow.

• Collaborate with Partner Management to establish structured sourcing models and strengthen supplier performance frameworks.

• Establish and monitor KPIs across supply chain merchandising and supplier performance to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Marketing Distribution and Technology to align planning and execution.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity stability and compliance.

• Oversee operating plans budgets and working capital performance for the function.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team building leadership capability and organizational scale across supply chain and merchandising.

Required:

• 10 years of experience in supply chain merchandising procurement or related functions with significant progressive senior leadership experience.

• Proven experience leading end-to-end supply chain operations in a retail ecommerce or distribution environment.

• Demonstrated acumen regarding merchandising category management and assortment strategy.

• Experience implementing planning and replenishment systems and improving forecasting accuracy at scale.

• Demonstrated growth mindset and AI first mentality.

• Strong financial acumen including experience managing budgets margins and working capital.

• Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Experience building and developing high-performing teams and leaders.

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or related field.

Preferred:

• MBA or equivalent graduate-level education.

• Experience leveraging AI or advanced analytics within supply chain or merchandising functions.

• Experience scaling operations in a high-growth or multi-channel environment.