Vice President Global Supply Chain

Are you ready to shape the future of our global supply chain function? Are you looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate, and transform? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Emerson's Discrete Automation Group is seeking a transformational and accomplished leader to serve as Vice President, Global Supply Chain located in either Florham Park, NJ,  Charlottesville, VA,, Aiken, SC or Elk River, MN. In this critical role, you will lead all aspects of the development and execution of comprehensive strategies to optimize our global supply chain performance. Your focus will be on achieving best-in-class performance for lead time, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness, all in alignment with the strategic objectives of our Global Operations. Your focus will be direct material, indirect spend and logistic.

You will lead and inspire a team of highly skilled professionals across international trade compliance and logistics functions. Collaboration is paramount, and you will forge positive relationships with key collaborators across business units, external suppliers, and senior leadership. 

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In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:


* Strategy Development: Create and implement a world-class supply chain strategy, focusing on cost optimization, timely delivery, and risk mitigation.


* Strategic Planning: Lead the supply chain planning process, developing annual and long-term plans that include cost reduction, lead time improvements, and risk mitigation for potential disruptions.


* Supplier Management: Coordinate global supply base, guiding world area leaders in strategy development plans, and contract negotiations to ensure strong, innovative, and cost-competitive supplier relationships.


* Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance quality, lead time, service levels, and cost efficiency through process optimization, technology, and talent development.


* Cost-saving initiatives: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across America's supply chain, using global spending, exploring alternative sourcing, and negotiating favorable contracts.


* Market Intelligence: Stay informed of industry trends, market intelligence and the geopolitical climate to maintain Emerson's supply chain adaptability and proactively mitigate potential disruptions.


* Performance Management: Develop and implement critical metrics aligned with Emerson's business goals, providing insights for continuous improvement.


* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all procurement, trade, and supply chain management laws and regulations globally.


* Collaboration: Constantly explore and advocate innovative Supply Chain working in close partnership with the GSC peers, World Areas GSC leaders, and the Operations Team. 


* Team Leadership: Set clear expectations, delegate tasks, and hold your team accountabl...