Vice President, Supply Chain Execution at Gehl Food & Beverage – Germantown, Wisconsin

Now Hiring: Vice President, Supply Chain Execution
Reports To: Chief Supply Chain Officer

Why join our team?

• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on:

Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview

We are seeking a Vice President, Supply Chain Execution to lead and optimize our end-to-end logistics network. This executive will oversee multi-site warehouse operations, private fleet transportation, and third-party logistics providers to deliver best-in-class service, strong inventory accuracy, and scalable growth. This role is ideal for a hands-on strategic leader who can translate operational excellence into financial performance, service reliability, and margin improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all distribution centers and plant warehouse operations across the network
• Drive operational performance across key metrics including service level, inventory accuracy, productivity, and safety
• Improve inventory integrity through cycle counting, root-cause analysis, and system discipline
• Oversee private fleet operations, carrier relationships, and freight spend optimization
• Manage and govern 3PL providers, contracts, and performance expectations
• Design long-term network strategy including facility footprint, capacity planning, and expansion
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to improve OTIF performance and reduce chargebacks
• Optimize labor productivity, staffing plans, and automation investments
• Own the logistics P&L, annual budget, and cost improvement initiatives
• Champion a strong safety and compliance culture (DOT, OSHA, food safety)
• Build and develop a high-performing supply chain leadership team

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 12+ years of progressive leadership in logistics, warehousing, and transportation
• Experience leading multi-site distribution networks
• Background in food & beverage, CPG, or regulated manufacturing strongly preferred
• Experience managing private fleet and 3PL operations
• Strong working knowledge of WMS, TMS, and ERP systems
• Proven financial ownership, including budgeting and P&L management
• Experience with network optimization or supply chain analytics is a plus

Leadership Traits

• Strategic but operationally hands-on
• Data-driven and results-oriented
• Effective cross-functional partner
• Change leader and team builder
• Customer-focused with a strong safety mindset