Vice President Of Supply ChainMid-States Bolt & Screw, a trusted industrial distributor, is seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain to lead our end-to-end supply chain organization and support the company's continued growth through acquisition. This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Burton, Michigan. We're seeking a VP of Supply Chain to lead our end-to-end supply chain strategy — sourcing, procurement, inventory management, supplier relationships, demand planning, and distribution — across multiple branch locations. This executive role drives inventory optimization, supplier performance, and working capital efficiency while maintaining industry-leading service levels. You'll partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure the right products are in the right branches at the right time, maximizing inventory turns and minimizing excess.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and execute a company-wide supply chain strategy that supports growth across branches
- Own inventory strategy: targets, safety stock, replenishment, and turns/fill-rate performance
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and evaluate performance
- Standardize procurement and inventory practices across multiple locations
- Lead demand forecasting in partnership with Sales and Operations
- Manage inventory investment and procurement budgets to improve margin, cash flow, and working capital
- Lead supply chain integration for acquisitions (supplier rationalization, ERP integration, branch onboarding)
- Present supply chain performance and strategy to Executive Leadership and the Board
- Establishing a distribution center:
- Footprint rationalization
- Branch Consolidations
- Supplier ConsolidationMRPSupplier Portals / EDIQualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred)10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including 5+ years leading multi-site/multi-branch organizations
- Distribution, industrial supply, fastener, MRO, or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
- Strong track record improving inventory performance and working capitalERP proficiency (Epicor P21 preferred), strong analytical and financial acumen
- Excellent leadership and communication skills; willingness to travel to branches, suppliers, and facilities
Our Benefits Include:- 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Why Join Mid-States Bolt & Screw?
At Mid-States Bolt & Screw, you'll have the opportunity to lead enterprise supply chain strategy at a pivotal point in our company's growth, partnering directly with executive leadership and the Board to shape how we scale through acquisition. This is a highly visible role where your leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on execution will make a measurable impact on our continued growth and profitability.
