Vice President of Supply Chain
Location: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: COO
POSITION SUMMARY
Fives Intralogistics designs and delivers worldclass material handling and automation solutions for major parcel, WD, Postal and airport customers. The Vice President of Supply Chain leads the endtoend sourcing, planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier performance ecosystem that supports engineeringtoorder projects, aftermarket operations, and strategic growth initiatives. The Vice President of Supply Chain will drive functions and resources to position Fives to be able to scale to meet the capacity needs the business.
This role is responsible for developing a resilient and costeffective supply chain, strengthening supplier partnerships, improving material availability, and ensuring a seamless interface between Engineering, Project Management, Assembly, Logistics, and the Center of Excellence (CoE)which governs all quality standards, specifications, and approval criteria.
The VP models Fives' core values of Innovation, Integrity, Service, and Ownership through strategic leadership, operational execution, and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
Develop a multiyear global supply chain strategy aligned with enterprise growth, delivery performance, and costefficiency goals.
Build and develop a highperforming team across procurement, planning, logistics, and supplier development.
Drive a culture of transparency, databased decisionmaking, continuous improvement, and crossfunctional collaboration.
Sourcing, Contracting & Supplier Management
Lead category strategies for mechanical, electrical, fabricated, and engineered components, installation subcontractors, and indirect services.
Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and longterm supply partnerships that reduce total cost of ownership and improve value.
Implement supplier performance scorecards aligned with CoEdefined quality metrics, ensuring corrective actions and development plans follow CoE methodologies.
Introduce riskmitigation strategies including dual sourcing, longlead forecasting, and supplier capacity planning.
Planning, Materials & Logistics
Own SIOP/S&OP processes in partnership with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management; ensure forecast accuracy and supply plan feasibility.
Optimize MRP health, inventory strategy, safety stock, excess/obsolete controls, and ERP master data accuracy.
Lead logistics strategy including inbound freight, international transport, customs compliance, and warehouse operations.
Quality, Safety & Compliance in partnership with the Center of Excellence
Partner closely with the Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure all supplier quality deliverables (e.g., PPAP/FAI, documentation, certifications) meet CoEgoverned standards.
Ensure suppliers meet CoEdefined specifications, inspection requirements, and NCR/8D corrective action expectations.
Support CoE in ensuring alignment between supplier capability and Fives' engineering specifications and performance criteria.
Ensure suppliers adopt safety requirements aligned with Fives' Field Safety Manual and CoE guidance.
CrossFunctional Integration
Ensure early supplier involvement with Engineering to optimize cost, manufacturability, and lead times.
Align procurement and logistics strategies with Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Site Installation to ensure schedule reliability.
QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years progressive supply chain leadership in engineeredtoorder industrial equipment, automation, or manufacturing.
Demonstrated success reducing supply chain risk, improving OTIF performance, and driving cost productivity.
Experience in ERP/MRP environments (SAP preferred).
Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplierdevelopment capability.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business; Master's degree preferred.
APICS, ISM, or equivalent certifications desirable.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
CrossFunctional Leadership
Communication & Influence
Supplier Development
Leading Through Fives Values
Continuous Improvement / LEAN Mindset
Location: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: COO
POSITION SUMMARY
Fives Intralogistics designs and delivers worldclass material handling and automation solutions for major parcel, WD, Postal and airport customers. The Vice President of Supply Chain leads the endtoend sourcing, planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier performance ecosystem that supports engineeringtoorder projects, aftermarket operations, and strategic growth initiatives. The Vice President of Supply Chain will drive functions and resources to position Fives to be able to scale to meet the capacity needs the business.
This role is responsible for developing a resilient and costeffective supply chain, strengthening supplier partnerships, improving material availability, and ensuring a seamless interface between Engineering, Project Management, Assembly, Logistics, and the Center of Excellence (CoE)which governs all quality standards, specifications, and approval criteria.
The VP models Fives' core values of Innovation, Integrity, Service, and Ownership through strategic leadership, operational execution, and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
Develop a multiyear global supply chain strategy aligned with enterprise growth, delivery performance, and costefficiency goals.
Build and develop a highperforming team across procurement, planning, logistics, and supplier development.
Drive a culture of transparency, databased decisionmaking, continuous improvement, and crossfunctional collaboration.
Sourcing, Contracting & Supplier Management
Lead category strategies for mechanical, electrical, fabricated, and engineered components, installation subcontractors, and indirect services.
Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and longterm supply partnerships that reduce total cost of ownership and improve value.
Implement supplier performance scorecards aligned with CoEdefined quality metrics, ensuring corrective actions and development plans follow CoE methodologies.
Introduce riskmitigation strategies including dual sourcing, longlead forecasting, and supplier capacity planning.
Planning, Materials & Logistics
Own SIOP/S&OP processes in partnership with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management; ensure forecast accuracy and supply plan feasibility.
Optimize MRP health, inventory strategy, safety stock, excess/obsolete controls, and ERP master data accuracy.
Lead logistics strategy including inbound freight, international transport, customs compliance, and warehouse operations.
Quality, Safety & Compliance in partnership with the Center of Excellence
Partner closely with the Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure all supplier quality deliverables (e.g., PPAP/FAI, documentation, certifications) meet CoEgoverned standards.
Ensure suppliers meet CoEdefined specifications, inspection requirements, and NCR/8D corrective action expectations.
Support CoE in ensuring alignment between supplier capability and Fives' engineering specifications and performance criteria.
Ensure suppliers adopt safety requirements aligned with Fives' Field Safety Manual and CoE guidance.
CrossFunctional Integration
Ensure early supplier involvement with Engineering to optimize cost, manufacturability, and lead times.
Align procurement and logistics strategies with Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Site Installation to ensure schedule reliability.
QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years progressive supply chain leadership in engineeredtoorder industrial equipment, automation, or manufacturing.
Demonstrated success reducing supply chain risk, improving OTIF performance, and driving cost productivity.
Experience in ERP/MRP environments (SAP preferred).
Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplierdevelopment capability.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business; Master's degree preferred.
APICS, ISM, or equivalent certifications desirable.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
CrossFunctional Leadership
Communication & Influence
Supplier Development
Leading Through Fives Values
Continuous Improvement / LEAN Mindset
Job ID: 522285934
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2026
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