VP Supply Chain

Company Description

Acquco acquires and accelerates top Amazon brands. Acquco uses a highly measured approach to identify and evaluate each brand and scale it globally using proprietary technology and operating expertise. With in-depth due diligence, flexible deal structures, and a commitment to transparency, sellers can exit their businesses quickly and earn substantial payouts. Acquco’s unmatched Amazon operator expertise assures sellers that their businesses will see substantial brand growth post-acquisition. Acquco is headquartered in NYC. For more information, please visit www.acqu.co.

We are focused on building the largest e-commerce platform in the world. Founded by a team of seasoned ex-Amazon operators, Acquco strategically acquires the best brands and accelerates their growth across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, and other e-commerce ecosystems. We’ve raised over $160M of institutional capital since our inception in 2020, and are focused on rapidly scaling our portfolio team.

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Job Description

Reporting to the COO, the VP, Supply Chain position is a key leadership role responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimize our supply chain and vendor management operations. This role will manage and lead cross-functional teams, ensure the efficient flow of goods from suppliers to customers, and drive continuous improvement in warehousing, logistics, and drop ship vendor processes.

Key functions

• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Warehousing: Oversee the management of company-owned and third-party warehousing facilities, ensuring efficient storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
• Logistics: Manage transportation, distribution, and delivery processes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customers.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement within the supply chain, negotiating favorable contracts with vendors and carriers.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, such as supplier issues, natural disasters, or economic fluctuations.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain operations.
• Compliance: Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, implementing innovative solutions to enhance supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (10 years) in supply chain management, with a track record of success in warehousing, logistics, and vendor management.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and technologies.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and financial understanding.
• ERP experience required, Netsuite experience a plus
• Amazon Seller Central experience a plus
• B&M compliance, data, fulfillment workflow experience
• Fluent Mandarin speaker is a plus

Additional Information

Compensation:

For residents of CT, NJ or NY the compensation range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000.  Factors used to determine the salary range for a given position may impact what salary within the stated range may be offered to any particular candidate (e.g., years of experience, level of education obtained, etc.).

Eligibility

We value culture adds over culture fits and believe diversity in experience only contributes to team growth and success. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

What We Offer

Our company benefits include unlimited paid time off and holidays, a comprehensive insurance package, paid parental leave, 401k plan, Our wellness and parental leave programs are crafted to support you and embrace a culture of work life balance. And in acknowledgement of a job well done, we regularly enjoy employee engagement activities