Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics

Vice President of Supply Chain & LogisticsReports To: President/Co-FounderSalary Range: $200K-$225K per year DOQPosition SummaryThe Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for leading GrowGeneration’s end-to-end supply chain and logistics strategy, from supplier and inventory planning through distribution, fulfillment, transportation, and final customer delivery. This executive will build a scalable, technology-enabled supply chain focused on customer service, operational efficiency, inventory productivity, and profitable growth.The VP will lead the company’s distribution and fulfillment network, supplier and carrier relationships, inventory strategy, freight management, and supply chain technology while partnering closely with Finance, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, and IT.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Supply Chain LeadershipOwn GrowGeneration’s end-to-end supply chain operating model, including supplier transportation, distribution centers, fulfillment, inventory deployment, replenishment, freight, direct-ship/drop-ship, and customer delivery.Establish clear accountability from order placement through complete and accurate delivery.Continuously evaluate the most efficient fulfillment method, including GrowGeneration facilities, supplier-direct, drop-ship, and other third-party solutions.Build a scalable, best-in-class B2B fulfillment organization focused on customer experience and operational performance.Customer Fulfillment & DistributionDrive improvements in On-Time In-Full (OTIF), order accuracy, fill rate, complete-order percentage, fulfillment cycle time, and delivery visibility.Lead distribution center and warehouse performance, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, inventory accuracy, space utilization, returns, damage reduction, shrink, and safety.Establish productivity standards and continuously improve labor efficiency, cost per order, cost per shipment, and warehouse utilization.Optimize the distribution network to support growth while improving service and reducing operating costs.Inventory & Working CapitalDevelop and execute an inventory strategy that balances product availability, customer service, and working capital.Oversee demand forecasting, safety stock, replenishment, vendor lead times, inventory deployment, inventory turns, stockout prevention, and slow-moving/obsolete inventory.Partner with Purchasing and Sales to ensure the right inventory is available in the right location at the right time.Reduce excess inventory while improving product availability and customer service.Freight & TransportationOwn inbound and outbound freight strategy, economics, and performance across LTL, FTL, parcel, ocean, intermodal, final-mile, supplier-direct, and customer job-site deliveries.Negotiate and manage carrier relationships, contracts, routing, and freight programs.Optimize transportation decisions based on cost, service requirements, and customer commitments.Reduce freight leakage, accessorial charges, expedites, damage, claims, and other unnecessary transportation costs.Supplier PerformanceEstablish supplier performance standards and scorecards covering fill rate, lead time, OTIF, availability, accuracy, damage, freight, claims, responsiveness, and direct-ship capabilities.Use supplier performance data to improve purchasing decisions, negotiations, service levels, and vendor accountability.Expand supplier-direct and drop-ship capabilities where they improve cost and customer service.Technology, Data & AutomationLead the use of technology, data, automation, and analytics to improve supply chain visibility, decision-making, and execution.Partner with IT to optimize ERP, warehouse management, freight management, supplier integrations, EDI/API connectivity, customer portals, reporting, and dashboards.Drive automation across inventory visibility, available-to-promise inventory, warehouse and supplier selection, freight rating and routing, purchase orders, drop shipments, tracking, delivery notifications, exception management, and forecasting.Evaluate and implement AI and advanced analytics where they can materially improve forecasting, purchasing, fulfillment, routing, or customer communication.Financial Accountability & Continuous ImprovementEstablish and manage annual cost-reduction initiatives across inventory, freight, warehousing, labor, technology, and supplier logistics.Partner with Finance to quantify savings, improve working capital, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable financial results.Establish clear supply chain KPIs and a concise executive dashboard to monitor performance, identify issues, assign accountability, and drive corrective action.Build a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.Key Performance MeasuresSuccess will be measured through improvements in:OTIF and complete-order percentageFill rate and order accuracyFulfillment and delivery cycle timeFreight cost and freight as a percentage of revenueWarehouse productivity and cost per shipmentInventory turns and inventory agingStockouts and backordersSupplier performanceDirect-ship/drop-ship utilizationInventory accuracy and shrinkDamage and claimsWorking capital and measurable cost savingsLeadership & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field required, advanced degree preferred.10+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, procurement, distribution, or operations leadership experience, including significant executive-level responsibility.Proven experience leading complex, multi-location distribution and fulfillment operations.Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and strategic planning capabilities.Demonstrated success improving inventory productivity, logistics economics, customer fulfillment, and operational performance.Experience implementing supply chain technology, automation, data analytics, and process improvement.Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold teams accountable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.Strong executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills.Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience, participation in group insurance plans upon eligibility, paid time off, sick leave, parental leave and 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Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees and their dependents that includes:Two (2) Medical Plans, with GrowGeneration contributing 80% to employee only coverage and 50% to employee + dependent(s) coverageDental and Vision PlanShort & Long-Term DisabilityCompany paid Life and AD&D policyVoluntary Life and AD&DAccident and Critical IllnessAt least ten (10) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per anniversary yearUp to ten (10) paid holidaysUp to six (6) days of Paid Sick Leave, subject to state and local lawsRetirement Savings Plan (401k)Four (4) weeks of company paid Parental LeavePart-time employees are eligible for up to six (6) days of paid sick leave (subject to state and local laws), two (2) weeks of paid parental leave, and participation in the 401k. Employees that move from part-time to full-time status may receive less than ten (10) PTO days based on their anniversary date. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.Criminal background checks are part of the GrowGeneration hiring process. GrowGeneration is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.Posting to remain live for 3 days.