How to hire a supply chain vice president

How to hire a supply chain vice president, step by step

Here's a step-by-step supply chain vice president hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a supply chain vice president job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new supply chain vice president
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your supply chain vice president job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a supply chain vice president for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect supply chain vice president also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of supply chain vice presidents and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Supply Chain Vice President	Description	Hourly rate
   Supply Chain Vice President		$44-97
   Inventory Manager	An inventory manager is responsible for supervising the overall inventory operations, monitoring supplies and materials, and checking the accuracy of data reports from the inventory associates. Inventory managers' duties include validating stock levels using record software tools, determining the availability of stocks for purchase orders, inspecting the incoming and outgoing shipments, and addressing product concerns by communicating with suppliers and third-party vendors... Show more	$20-43
   Inventory Control Manager	An inventory control manager is a professional who is responsible for directing all tasks related to inventory management of a company. They manage the allocation of materials, supplies, and finished goods as well as design strategies to minimize the cost or time to move goods... Show more	$19-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Supply Chain
   • Chain Operations
   • Chain Management
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Cost Reduction
   • Strategic Sourcing
   • Chain Strategy
   • Customer Service
   • Demand Planning
   • On-Time Delivery
   • Inventory Management
   • Supplier Performance
   • Sigma
   • Process Improvement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve by implementing statistical safety stocks, ERP planning parameter overhaul and warehouse footprint reduction.
   • Lead implementation of a MRP and forecasting system for complex five-facility manufacturing and distribution system.
   • Manage inbound/outbound logistics domestically and internationally.
   • Provide leadership on corporate ERP implementation while meeting operational goals.
   • Manage inbound/outbound logistics domestically and internationally.
   • Serve as one of the functional leaders and experts on the project, ensuring correct MRP configuration and operation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your supply chain vice president job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A supply chain vice president salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a supply chain vice president in Tennessee may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level supply chain vice president usually earns less than a senior-level supply chain vice president. Additionally, a supply chain vice president with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average supply chain vice president salary

   $138,019yearly

   $66.36 hourly rate

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   Entry-level supply chain vice president salary

   $93,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average supply chain vice president salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$168,714	$81
   2	Washington	$165,287	$79
   3	New Jersey	$153,665	$74
   4	New York	$152,374	$73
   5	Massachusetts	$147,011	$71
   6	Florida	$143,941	$69
   7	Illinois	$141,552	$68
   8	Michigan	$138,152	$66
   9	Rhode Island	$135,447	$65
   10	Pennsylvania	$133,244	$64
   11	Arizona	$127,309	$61
   12	Texas	$125,344	$60
   13	Minnesota	$122,124	$59
   14	Ohio	$119,568	$57
   15	Nebraska	$119,206	$57
   16	North Carolina	$118,147	$57
   17	Wisconsin	$114,677	$55
   18	Missouri	$110,957	$53
   19	Indiana	$110,311	$53
   20	Georgia	$104,697	$50

   Average supply chain vice president salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Karma Automotive	$154,321	$74.19
   2	VF	$148,241	$71.27	9
   3	Tesla	$144,487	$69.46	14
   4	Intel	$142,285	$68.41	13
   5	Alameda Health System	$142,145	$68.34
   6	Edible Arrangements	$141,669	$68.11
   7	Nortek	$141,065	$67.82	3
   8	Loparex	$139,782	$67.20
   9	Hayward Pool Products	$138,922	$66.79	1
   10	ViacomCBS	$138,345	$66.51
   11	MemorialCare	$137,965	$66.33	7
   12	Brightstar	$137,253	$65.99	2
   13	Firmenich	$136,418	$65.59
   14	Highland General Hospital	$135,415	$65.10
   15	Mondelēz International	$135,171	$64.99	16
   16	Johnson & Johnson	$133,020	$63.95	27
   17	Aureus Group	$131,985	$63.45
   18	Goodwin Recruiting	$131,219	$63.09
   19	Teknor Apex	$131,161	$63.06	3
   20	Vans	$130,215	$62.60	1

4. Writing a supply chain vice president job description

   A good supply chain vice president job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a supply chain vice president job description:

   Supply chain vice president job description example

   **Title:** VP, Supply Chain
   
   **Location:** United States-Florida-Miami
   
   **Other Locations:** United States
   
   
   SUMMARY Vice President, Supply Chain will support the selling function and will carry out a variety of tasks and functions in support of the product line. The position will be responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels, inventory mix, and overall efficiency and profitability of the product line. Vice President, Supply Chain will monitor the facilities, information systems and laboratory operations in order to ensure continued production.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Review and evaluation of inventories. Forecast, plan, and provide for product line and customer needs and demands. Ensure inventory turnover is maximized. Identify and communicate to management trading opportunities in the marketplace. Initiate and conclude purchase transactions while ensuring acceptable return on investment and minimizing the occurrence of quality rejections. Identify repair candidates in existing inventory and initiate accurate inputs in accordance with customer and technical specifications. Monitor and ensure the accuracy of existing inventory. Establish competitive pricing levels Coordinate and communicate with the sales force to secure the sale. Liaise with the appropriate personnel within the logistics chain to organize and expedite inventory shipments, purchase orders and repair orders. Find operational efficiencies that will assist us in meeting our customer demand. Maintain an information systems infrastructure conducive to business in accordance with regulatory agencies Ensure facility and equipment performance in accordance with regulatory agencies Run lab operations to ensure proper functioning of said facilities. Develop surface technology capabilities product line All other duties as assigned.
   
   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
   
   CORE COMPETENCIES Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving Business Mindset: strategic planning and leading change People Awareness: High Impact Communication, creating an inclusive Environment, Cultivating Networks and Partnerships. Embrace Growth: Building and Selecting Talent, Coaching and Developing Others, Driving Innovation Do it Right: Safety Leadership, Service Excellence, Creating a Vulture of Trust Creativity: makes constructive suggestions and creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems Must maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism Negotiating skills: must have confidence and the ability to be persuasive and assertive Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Project management skills Strong customer orientation Strong judgment and decision making Teamwork: works harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions/procedures, and works well with others Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure
   
   Qualifications:
   
   QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Masters degree (M.A.) por equivalent; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis Travel required up to 50% Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC for hours at a time While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find supply chain vice presidents for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting supply chain vice presidents requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new supply chain vice president

   Once you've decided on a perfect supply chain vice president candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new supply chain vice president. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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