Say Hello to TAKKT FoodServices! TAKKT Foodservices stands as one of the nation's top 10 largest distributors of food service equipment and supplies, positioning us to better serve our customers, expand our product and service offerings, and ensure customer success. Our company encompasses Hubert and Central Restaurant Product. TAKKT Foodservices operates as a division within the TAKKT Group, specializing in B2B omnichannel distribution for business equipment. For more information about the TAKKT Group, please visit TAKKT AG - Home. For additional details about Hubert, please visit, and for Central Restaurant Products, please visit We have an opportunity available for a Vice President of Supply Chain to work within our Supply Chain Team. The Vice President of Supply Chain will be responsible for providing enterprise leadership for TAKKT Foodservices' end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution. This role oversees purchasing and inventory management, demand planning and forecasting, warehouse operations, freight management, and import compliance. Working closely with Finance, Merchandising, Sales, suppliers, and logistics partners, this leader will drive profitable growth, improve operational performance, and deliver annual cost savings through scalable processes, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you will do:- Lead and execute the company's end-to-end supply chain strategy in alignment with business and financial objectives
- Oversee integrated planning across purchasing, inventory management, forecasting, transportation, warehousing, and product flow
- Develop strategies to improve inventory productivity, product availability, working capital efficiency, and forecast accuracy
- Lead purchasing, replenishment, inventory optimization, lifecycle planning, and aged inventory reduction initiatives
- Partner with distribution and warehouse leadership to optimize operational performance, capacity, and inventory accuracy
- Manage inbound and outbound freight operations, carrier relationships, and transportation cost optimization efforts
- Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs requirements, and applicable trade and transportation laws
- Develop key performance metrics and dashboards to monitor service, inventory, freight, compliance, and cost-savings performance
- Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, process improvement, technology, and automation initiatives
- Lead, develop, and mentor supply chain teams while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership
What you will get:- Competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Annual incentive bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefit package 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid volunteer day
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to serve on the Senior Leadership Team and influence company strategy
- High-impact leadership role with significant growth and transformation opportunities
- What we need: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or a related field 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, inventory management, purchasing, or operations
- Experience leading integrated supply chain functions within a distribution, wholesale, retail, manufacturing, or multi-site fulfillment environment
- Strong knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, transportation, warehousing, and cost management
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive operational improvements, and deliver measurable business results
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience managing international freight, import processes, and trade compliance requirements
- Advanced proficiency with ERP, warehouse management, transportation management, and business intelligence tools
- Professional certifications such as APICS/ASCM, CSCMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or customs/trade compliance certifications
- Demonstrated success developing supply chain strategies that improve service, profitability, inventory productivity, and operational efficiency
Location Requirement: This position is based on-site. TAKKT FoodServices is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Location: Harrison, Ohio
Type: Full time
