SVP, Global Operations

How youll have an impact at Paulas Choice:

The SVP Global Operationsplays a critical leadership role in ensuring our Paulas Choice products are manufactured and distributed around the globe with a strategic approach to efficiency sustainability and financially. This role reports to the CEO and is a member of the Paulas Choice Global Leadership Team responsible for the execution of the end-to-end supply chain strategy including procurement manufacturing logistics inventory management and distribution.

Their key contributions include:

• Strategic Leadership: Aligning supply chain operations with overall business goals to drive growth cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Global Coordination: Managing complex international supply networks ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing cross-border logistics.
• Operational Excellence: Implementing best practices technologies and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and resilience. Aligning with Unilever Prestige supply chain partners to maximize opportunities across the portfolio of brands.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks including disruptions geopolitical issues and supplier reliability.
• Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams (e.g. finance sales R&D) Unilever Prestige partners and external partners to ensure seamless supply chain integration.

As a SVP Global Operations a typical day might include a mix of the following:

• Advance our Supply Chain processes through the adoption of advanced planning tools analytics and process automation to increase forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements managing change effectively across teams and functions.
• Oversee global procurement strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives while optimizing supplier performance mitigating risk and driving cost efficiencies across a diverse international supply base.
• Establish and maintain Supply Chain best practices and governance frameworks to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance metrics such as forecast accuracy inventory turns and service levels using insights to implement corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a data-driven culture where planning decisions are grounded in analytics business intelligence and market trends.
• Work closely with senior leadership and collaborate with stakeholders in sales marketing product procurement finance and IT to align planning strategies with business objectives.
• Mentor and develop experienced leaders within the supply chain function building depth in leadership capability and preparing the team for future growth.
• Champion transparency and alignment across the organization ensuring that supply chain strategies and objectives are clearly communicated and widely supported.
• Communicate the supply chain roadmap progress and impact to stakeholders at all levels.
• Other responsibilities identified based on business needs external factors and opportunities.

The Details:

• Location: We are based in Seattle WA. Flexible to location but local candidates are preferred.
• Hours: This is a Global role that requires occasional early morning and evening calls across markets outside of standard PST business hours.
• Physical requirements: Ability to handle both sitting and screen time for long periods of time
• Travel requirements: 20% or less / Global travel required

What youll bring to the table:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Management or a related field.
• 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning with a strong track record of success and process optimization.
• Proven track record in leading global supply chain functions across multiple regions and business units.
• Strategic thinker and proactive leader with a passion for supply chain excellence and process innovation.
• Expertise in global procurement practices to mitigate risk and drive business outcomes and efficiencies.
• Leadership and team development track record with experience managing large diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
• Deep expertise in demand and supply planning distribution and S&OP/IBP processes.
• Experience in digital transformation including ERP & advanced planning systems; familiarity with AI/ML forecasting tools.
• Proven experience developing senior-level leaders and fostering strong leadership pipelines.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting cost control and ROI analysis.
• Risk management and crisis response capabilities in dynamic global environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management communication and change leadership skills.

What can help you really stand out:

• Experience in consumer goods especially beauty or wellness is a plus but not required.
• Proven track record of approaching Supply Chain Operations with an eye on sustainability practices and opportunities.

Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location:

$285000 - $310000 USD/annually

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