Job Description

Let\'s Grow Together

Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise and simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. "At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it\'s the purpose we do our best to fulfill every day. With a legacy spanning over a century, this is a great place to launch or expand any career and push the boundaries of what comes next. We\'re committed to achieving shared success, and we provide opportunities for you to develop through experience, exposure and education. Our people have always leveraged their unique perspectives to keep us on the right track for a lasting future. If you want to innovate, learn, and grow with a global leader that builds products, services, and a company people love, then we\'ll be "at your side" every step of the way.

The Vice President, Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing our supply chain operations, including forecasting, demand planning and procurement as well as inbound and outbound transportation, to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to our customers. This role executes the strategy and vision to expand and evolve Brother\'s supply chain function. This individual reports to the Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain Operations & Technical Solutions and works collaboratively with the executive team to develop and drive transformation initiatives to satisfy customer demand and provide innovative solutions. The Vice President, Supply Chain oversees all groups within the supply chain function and is responsible for inspiring the teams to drive organizational effectiveness and growth. This individual plays a key role in the success and lifecycle management of Brother\'s supply chain and logistics function.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Vision

Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support the overall business objectives of the company across the America\'s

Manage and oversee our 3PL vendors to ensure they meet our performance expectations and contractual obligations

Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, carriers, and logistics providers to ensure the timely and cost effective delivery of goods

Manage inventory levels to meet demand, while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory

Optimize transportation and distribution networks to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to supply chain and distribution operations

Deploy new processes, standards, and operational plans for the Supply Chain Management function

Lead the supply chain function by developing and communicating a clear vision across functional teams and stakeholders to drive successful business processes and growth

Manage across different stakeholders and functional areas for alignment and focus

Leadership

Responsible for the performance and results of each diverse team within the supply chain function

Create an environment of collaboration, innovative thinking and creative problem-solving

Provide strong leadership with focus on increasing distribution capacities while reducing costs and improving service

Lead and manage all aspects of transportation, warehousing, and distribution across the Brother Americas supply chain network

Represent Brother at key Senior Leadership interactions with cross functional teams on behalf of the Supply Chain function

Responsible for the achievement of key business metrics; performance to financial budget/forecast, capital tied to inventory, inventory balance sheet, On-Time-In-Full, traditional planning, purchasing, distribution and warehouse measures of effectiveness

Work collaboratively with senior and functional leaders to implement innovative solutions and improvements supporting all channels to achieve revenue and business growth

Evaluate and implement new supply chain capabilities and tools

Act as facilitator, coach and mobilizer in the Business Plan Review process

Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings

Develop and manage supply chain performance metrics to monitor and improve performance

Focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Brother\'s supply chain operations

Assess the current and future supply chain landscape and business functionality to develop keen insights to identify areas for improvement

Implement best practices to support integrated business planning solutions

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Experience

Minimum 15 years Varied corporate experience spanning the following areas:

experience managing supply chain operations, logistics, and 3PL vendors

experience in developing and implementing global supply chain planning processes and managing deployment across a nationwide distribution network

experience leading high performing functional teams

Software/Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP S4 Hana or equivalent supply chain management software and technology

Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Proven track record of developing and implementing supply chain strategies that drive business results

Strong leadership and management skills with experience leading cross functional teams

Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills

Highly analytical with track record of managing based on facts and data

Strong knowledge with supply chain logistics best practices and emerging trends

Ability to manage through complexity to identify solutions and deliver results

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers.

Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. For more information, visit .

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.

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