Vice President of Supply Chain

• Lead end-to-end supply chain at a global food company.
• Part of the executive leadership team.

About Our Client

Emmi Roth, a subsidiary of Switzerland's Emmi Group, is a leading producer of specialty and artisan cheeses in the United States. With a strong heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, the company combines traditional cheesemaking techniques with modern practices to deliver award-winning products across retail and foodservice channels. Emmi Roth operates multiple production facilities in Wisconsin and is committed to sustainability, local sourcing, and quality. Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in the dairy industry.

Job Description

• Supply Chain Leadership: Oversee procurement, planning (including S&OP/IBP), and logistics to ensure seamless product flow from suppliers to customers.
• Strategic Direction: Develop and execute a forward-looking supply chain strategy aligned with company goals, focusing on service, cost, and agility.
• Planning & S&OP Excellence: Drive best-in-class demand and supply planning processes to optimize inventory, service levels, and production alignment.
• Procurement Oversight: Lead sourcing strategy and supplier management, ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Logistics Optimization: Manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
• Operational Performance: Establish KPIs and leverage data analytics to improve efficiency, resilience, and responsiveness.
• Financial Accountability: Own budgets, cost management initiatives, and supply chain-related capital investments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, and external partners to ensure alignment and execution.
• Talent Development: Build and lead a high-performing team, driving engagement, succession planning, and capability development.
• Executive Leadership: Contribute to enterprise-wide strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Significant leadership experience in supply chain within consumer goods or food manufacturing.
• Deep expertise across planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Proven track record managing complexity, driving transformation, and delivering measurable results.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary, bonus, and car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to work in a leadership role within the FMCG industry.
• Collaborative and professional work environment in Stoughton.
• Potential for career growth and advancement within the organization.

Contact

Michael O'Connor

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