Vice President - Supply Chain Resilience

Cooley Group is seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain to lead our global, cross-functional initiatives aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience across our organization. Cooley Group is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of sustainable, high-performance industrial geomembranes and coated textiles. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island (USA), Cooley has spent a century advancing polymeric technology across six business units: Healthcare, Containment, Waterproofing, Print Media, Sign & Shade, and Custom Solutions.

This newly created role will be critical in developing Cooley's supply chain excellence, efficiency, and adaptability at scale. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President of Supply Chain will work closely with the entire leadership team to set our supply chain strategy. We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and balances experience with open-mindedness in their approach to problem-solving and execution.

Applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from a Cooley manufacturing facility. Facilities are located in Rhode Island & South Carolina (USA) and Mount Forest (Ontario).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build an adaptable and agile supply chain process that enables Cooley to balance cost, capital requirements, and service levels
• Select and implement leading supply chain technology
• Design and deploy Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) through cross-functional collaboration
• Align metrics to behaviors and outcomes
• Segment products and business lines
• Partner with customers and suppliers
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimize the company’s supply chain, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall business performance.
• Lead and manage the entire supply chain, including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, finance, operations, and development, to align supply chain and operations activities with overall business strategies and objectives
• Design and drive initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of supply chain and operations professionals, providing mentorship, coaching, and training to foster professional growth and succession planning
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains within the supply chain and operations, and lead initiatives to implement best practices and innovative solutions
• Work with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing manufacturing, transportation, and distribution of manufactured products, including environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Optimize inventory levels and inventory turnover rates to balance the costs of carrying inventory with the risk of stockouts and obsolescence.
• Develop production plans and schedules to meet demand forecasts while minimizing inventory levels, production costs, and lead times
• Develop and implement inventory strategies to ensure optimal levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Conduct SKU rationalization and ensure product performance is driving revenue
• Foster collaboration and communication between cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and production, to align business goals and improve overall efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, fluctuations in demand, and geopolitical factors.
• Leverage technology and data analytics platform(s) to optimize supply chain processes.

ATTRIBUTES:

• In-depth understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, production, logistics, and distribution.
• Strong understanding of quality control and assurance (inspections, testing, and quality control processes)
• Knowledge of supply chain optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
• Experience implementing and proficiency using advanced supply chain technologies within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, advanced planning and/or procurement systems warehouse management systems and logistics/network optimization systems
• Experience building a high-performing team
• Knowledge of POS data management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
• 10-15 years supply chain and procurement experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Extensive experience in supply chain and operations leadership roles within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performance teams.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain best practices, technologies, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

ABOUT US:

Cooley Group operates in a highly collaborative team environment. The company is an award-winning corporation, renowned not only for our state-of-the-art product solutions and advanced AI manufacturing technology, but also for our commitment to our people.

Competitive benefit packages include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Financial Retirement Programs
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Community Involvement Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Cooley prides itself on maintaining a safe, friendly, team-oriented work environment complete with mentorship programs and support networks. We are committed to the economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility of the communities where our employees live and work.

Learn more at cooleygroup.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Cooley Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities is available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.