Vice President – Integrated Supply Chain Excellence

Graco

. Develop and govern the enterprise network optimization and footprint strategy across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $160,200 - $280,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Optimization, including Footprint Strategy, Capacity Planning, and Operational Excellence. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, establish governance frameworks, and integrate advanced technologies to drive strategic business outcomes.

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Supply Chain OptimizationOperational ExcellenceGovernance FrameworksCapacity PlanningAdvanced Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Footprint StrategyCapacity PlanningMake-Where AnalysisTotal-Cost-To-Serve OptimizationNetwork ConsolidationFacility ExpansionDigital AnalyticsAI IntegrationERP SystemsProgram Management

Soft Skills

Change LeadershipAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership DevelopmentTeam Performance Management

Tools & Technologies

LeanSix SigmaVAVESCOROperational TechnologyAPSMES

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperationsManufacturingLogisticsGlobal Industrial Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and govern the enterprise network optimization and footprint strategy across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics
Lead enterprise footprint, capacity, and make-where decisions using scenario modeling, fact-based analysis, and business cases
Evaluate trade-offs involving footprint, capacity, product flow, inventory positioning, distribution strategy, responsiveness, resilience, capital investment, and total cost to serve
Build tools, data, processes, governance, and organizational capability for network and capital footprint decisions
Establish a multi-year network roadmap aligned with growth plans, customer requirements, acquisition strategy, capital priorities, and enterprise risk
Ensure the enterprise operating system supports network strategy, business priorities, and customer commitments
Align Operational Excellence priorities with enterprise supply chain objectives and strategic business needs
Sponsor Lean, Six Sigma, VAVE, SCOR, standard work, coaching, and structured problem solving
Integrate operational excellence, quality-management systems, value engineering, advanced manufacturing, and operational technology
Establish governance, prioritization, decision frameworks, and accountability for Operations & Supply Chain initiatives and transformations
Evaluate strategic initiatives as an integrated portfolio and align leaders on priorities, sequencing, risks, accountabilities, and outcomes
Resolve enterprise-level issues, trade-offs, and resource conflicts
Govern acquisition integrations, network changes, capability transformations, and strategic programs
Measure, realize, and sustain operational, strategic, and financial benefits
Serve as senior business liaison between Operations & Supply Chain and Information Technology
Establish and maintain the Operations & Supply Chain technology portfolio
Prioritize technology investments and integrate AI opportunities into the technology portfolio
Ensure technology roadmaps support network strategy, Operational Excellence, acquisition integration, and long-term capability development
Establish governance, business ownership, decision rights, and value-realization expectations for major technology initiatives
Lead, mentor, manage, and staff supply-chain-wide leaders
Develop talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development strategies
Drive team performance through goals, feedback, and professional growth
Establish and manage the annual Integrated Supply Chain Excellence budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
15+ years of progressive leadership experience across operations, supply chain, manufacturing, operational excellence, strategy, technology enablement, or enterprise transformation
Deep experience in multi-site supply chain networks, footprint strategy, capacity planning, make-where analysis, product flow, resilience, and total-cost-to-serve optimization
Demonstrated success leading network and footprint studies and translating analysis into business, capital-investment, and operating-model decisions
Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and enterprise capabilities
Experience establishing governance, prioritization, and accountability mechanisms across multiple functions and stakeholders
Strong financial, strategic, analytical, communication, and change leadership capabilities
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (Accelerator)
Global industrial manufacturing and multi-business experience (Accelerator)
Acquisition due diligence, integration, network consolidation, facility expansion, or major structural transformation experience (Accelerator)
Experience shaping advanced manufacturing, automation, digital, analytics, AI, ERP, APS, MES, or operational technology roadmaps (Accelerator)
Lean, Six Sigma, VAVE, SCOR, program management, or related expertise and certification (Accelerator)
Experience building and scaling enterprise capabilities and specialized teams (Accelerator)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis
Must not require immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Candidates working under temporary employment authorization, including F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, or similar programs, are not eligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Stock purchase plan
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Career development opportunities
Attractive compensation
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