Vice President of Supply Chain and Fulfillment Operations (On-Site in Asheville, NC)

Aeroflow Health Vice President of Supply Chain and Fulfillment Operations

Aeroflow Health is made up of creative and talented associates who are transforming the home medical equipment industry. Our patient-centric business model is founded on innovation through technology and cutting-edge delivery platforms. We have grown to be a leader in the home medical equipment segment of the healthcare industry are among the fastest-growing healthcare companies in the country and recognized on Inc. 5000s list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S. As Aeroflow has grown our needs to curate an amazing employee environment and experience have grown as well. Were working hard to ensure that Aeroflow remains a premier employer in Western North Carolina thus bettering the everyday lives of the employees that work so hard to service our patients.

The Opportunity

Aeroflow Health is seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain & Fulfillment Operations to lead our distribution center operations and logistics network as we continue to grow nationally. This leader will oversee end-to-end supply chain strategy multi-site fulfillment purchasing inventory management and logistics ensuring our customers across all 50 states receive their products quickly and reliably..

The ideal candidate is a strategic and operational leader who can balance volume growth with process and labor efficiency optimize purchasing and inventory processes and design a flexible fulfillment network that leverages both internal operations and 3PL/4PL partnerships. The ideal candidate is a proven dynamic people leader who excels in both stakeholder & executive relationships as well as leading their own team. They must be able to control complexity implement and optimize processes and metrics and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Your Primary Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Vice President of Distribution and Supply Chain to:

• Develop and execute a national fulfillment strategy that ensures efficient cost-effective and reliable delivery to customers in all 50 states. Evaluate and expand as necessary the distribution network (internal fulfillment 3PL 4PL) to balance transit times cost and customer satisfaction.
• Drive process and labor efficiency through lean operations continuous improvement work process standardization and workflow improvements.
• Optimize purchasing and inventory manage processes to maximize inventory turns minimize excess stock and ensure effective use of facility space.
• Lead mentor and develop distribution and supply chain teams including full-time employees and a temporary workforce.
• Build a culture of accountability collaboration and performance across the department.
• Oversee daily distribution center operations ensuring efficient workflows safety and compliance.
• Implement and enforce standardized processes KPIs and performance metrics to optimize throughput accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Identify and address operational bottlenecks controlling chaos through structured process improvement.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies to support company growth scalability and customer satisfaction.
• Manage relationships with freight carriers logistics partners and vendors to ensure cost-effective and reliable delivery.
• Oversee inbound/outbound shipping freight negotiations and inventory optimization.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting forecasting and cost control for supply chain and distribution operations including capital investments that balance volume growth and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with HR on workforce planning staffing learning and talent development employee relations and employee engagement strategies.
• Coordinate with Operations IT and Facilities to ensure systems data and infrastructure support scalable fulfillment and planning.
• Develop and manage department budgets ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to financial goals.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular performance updates to executive leadership.
• Employee has an individual responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with laws regulations and policies.
• Compliance is a condition of employment and is considered an element of job performance
• Maintain HIPAA/patient confidentiality
• Regular and reliable attendance as assigned by your schedule
• Other job duties assigned

Skills for Success:

• Proven experience in supply chain optimization vendor management contract negotiations and oversight of external suppliers and partners
• Strong analytical capability and expertise in balancing cost and service capacity planning and inventory efficiency.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing automation and technology solutions to improve labor productivity and throughput.
• A proven leader with the ability to motivate teams to produce quality results within challenging timeframes and ongoing change
• Confident and effective communicator who demonstrates deep personal character and optimism with both business and technical groups
• Demonstrated track-record of delivering innovative high quality solutions on-time and on-budget
• A curious and driven leader with a willingness to learn and gain a deep understanding of all aspects of the business

Core Competencies in Action

The Vice President of Supply Chain and Distribution exemplifies Aeroflows Core Competencies modeling behaviors that strengthen our culture and drive organizational success.

• Growth Mindset: Approaches complex operational challenges with curiosity and analytical rigor constantly seeking to understand root causes and identify opportunities for improvement. Embraces feedback and leads by example in fostering a learning-oriented culture within the distribution and supply chain teams
• Company Champion: Makes strategic decisions that align with Aeroflows long-term mission and patient-first focus. Balances departmental goals with enterprise-wide priorities ensuring actions taken within the supply chain drive sustainable growth and a positive brand reputation.
• Results Oriented: Establishes clear goals and metrics to deliver reliable efficient and cost-effective supply chain outcomes. Takes ownership of performance holds teams accountable and drives continuous improvement in pursuit of measurable success.
• Innovative Spirit: Leverages technology automation and creative problem-solving to enhance logistics efficiency and scalability. Encourages an entrepreneurial mindset across the team identifying bold and practical ways to transform traditional processes.
• Relationship Builder: Builds strong trust-based partnerships across departments vendors and leadership teams. Demonstrates empathy active listening and clear communication to foster collaboration and high engagement among team members and stakeholders.
• Servant Leadership: Prioritizes the needs of coworkers customers and community above their own; demonstrating humility integrity and a focus on serving rather than dominating. Leads with empathy and commitment to the well-being and success of others.
• Grow & Develop Others: Actively contributes to the growth of team members peers and future leaders by providing constructive feedback mentorship and recognition. Creates an environment that encourages continuous learning and career advancement.
• Commitment to Excellence: Sets clear goals and expectations and holds themselves and others accountable for delivering high-quality reliable results. Promotes operational excellence through discipline focus and an unwavering commitment to performance.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Business Administration or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain distribution and logistics leadership with at least 5 years leading at a senior management level.
• Demonstrated success managing high volume large-scale distribution centers with both permanent and temporary workforce populations.
• Experience managing multi-node fulfillment strategy.
• Expertise in 3PL/4PL management and hybrid network design.
• Strong knowledge of freight shipping inventory management and supply chain best practices.
• Proven track record of implementing operational processes and holding teams accountable to performance metrics.
• Exceptional people leadership skills with the ability to inspire coach and hold teams accountable.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing at the executive level.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets cost savings initiatives and P&L accountability.
• This role is on-site at our Asheville NC headquarters and requires regular in-office presence. Candidates must be local to the Asheville area or willing to relocate

You might also have

• Background in healthcare distribution or regulated industries.
• Experience leading distribution operations during periods of rapid growth or organizational change.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic communication skills with the ability to present complex issues to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Adaptable proactive problem-solver with a passion for operational excellence and patient-centered service.

What Aeroflow Offers

Competitive Pay Health Plans with FSA or HSA options Dental and Vision Insurance Optional Life Insurance 401K with Company Match 12 weeks of parental leave for birthing parent/ 4 weeks leave for non-birthing parent(s) Additional Parental benefits to include fertility stipends free diapers breast pump Paid Holidays PTO Accrual from day one Employee Assistance Programs and SO MUCH MORE!!

Here at Aeroflow we are proud of our commitment to all of our employees. Aeroflow Health has been recognized both locally and nationally for the following achievements:

• Family Forward Certified
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Inc. 5000 Best Place to Work award winner
• HME Excellence Award
• Sky High Growth Award

If youve been looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make an impact and an organization with unlimited growth potential we want to hear from you!

Aeroflow Health 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.

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