A well-established produce distributor is searching for a VP of Supply Chain to join their team in North Carolina. This position will design and execute supply-chain strategies that hit corporate margin targets, achieve 98%+ fill rates, maintain optimal inventory levels (5-7% of monthly sales for perishables), and drive sustainable profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Build, coach, and empower a high-energy supply chain team that consistently exceeds expectations.
• Design and execute supply-chain strategies that hit corporate margin targets, achieve 98%+ fill rates, maintain optimal inventory levels (5-7% of monthly sales for perishables), and drive sustainable profitability.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, shaping strategic planning, profit goals, budgeting, and long-term growth.
• Own end-to-end onboarding of new products and customers: item creation, demand forecasting, pricing models, margin assurance, and inventory planning.
• Engineer customer-specific supply chains, lead contract negotiations, unlock cost efficiencies, and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Deliver flexible pricing structures that fuel new customer acquisition and deepen existing partnerships.
• Champion quality control, food-safety standards (including FDA/USDA compliance), traceability, and sustainability from farm to fork.
• Optimize freight spend and logistics across local pick-ups, backhauls, West Coast mixers, Florida runs, straight loads, LTL, and third-party providers.
• Ensure every PO, bill-down, vendor credit, incentive, and accrual is accurate, auditable, and margin-protective.
• Cultivate strategic vendor and customer relationships that strengthen our brand, ensure supply reliability, and open new doors.
• Stay ahead of market trends, seasonality, global supply shifts, and commodity fluctuations to bring first-to-market advantage. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred; Bachelor’s required.
• Deep passion for people, food, and building something extraordinary.
• 10+ years of progressive supply-chain leadership in perishable food distribution or related field (e.g., produce, dairy, proteins).
• Proven track record of hitting margin, fill-rate, inventory turn, and efficiency targets in a high-SKU, fast-turn environment.
• Strong analytical horsepower: forecasting, cost modeling, data-driven decision making, and proficiency with ERP/WMS systems.
• Expertise in demand planning, inventory optimization, logistics management, and global sourcing for perishables.
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Experience ensuring compliance with food safety regulations (FDA, USDA) and sustainability practices.
• Unwavering commitment to Trust, Innovation, Simplicity, and Precision.

Salary/DOE, Medical Benefits, 401K, Relocation assistance.

Please contact Jennifer Mazza, jennifer@producecareers.com