Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain

Company Description Doka USA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®! We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment where all of our team members can thrive. As one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing, and distributing formwork solutions for the construction sector, Doka employs more than 9,000 people in over 58 countries and is part of the family-owned Umdasch Group. We Make It Work. Job Description Summary of Position The Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain provides executive leadership for Doka USA's Operations and Supply Chain functions and is responsible for developing and executing an integrated strategy that enables safe, efficient, reliable and scalable business operations. The position has overall responsibility for the end-to-end flow and stewardship of material across the business, including demand and supply planning, inventory management, logistics and freight, distribution, yard operations, operational safety and continuous improvement. The VP partners closely with Finance, Procurement, Sales, Engineering and other business functions to ensure operational capabilities and resources are aligned with customer requirements and Doka's strategic and financial objectives. As a member of the Doka USA Executive Management Team (EMT), the VP translates business strategy into operational priorities, balancing customer service and material availability with productivity, inventory utilization, working capital, cost, quality and risk. The position provides leadership to the Operations and Supply Chain organization and builds the organizational capabilities, processes, systems and talent necessary to support the future growth and performance of Doka USA. Key Responsibilities Operations Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute the overall Operations and Supply Chain strategy in alignment with Doka USA and Area NAMLAM priorities. Establish operating models, standards, KPIs, and governance that drive consistent execution across the national branch, yard and distribution network. Supply Chain & Procurement: Provide strategic leadership for demand & supply planning, S&OP processes, procurement, sourcing, supplier management, logistics and freight. Ensure appropriate material availability while balancing customer demand, lead times, cost, inventory investment and business risk. Inventory & Working Capital: Establish strategies to optimize inventory levels, material availability, utilization and quality across the network. Partner closely with Finance, Procurement, and commercial leadership to improve forecasting and translate business demand into effective material and resource planning. Operational Excellence & Transformation: Drive continuous improvement across operational processes, including productivity, material flow, yard layouts, equipment utilization, automation, digitalization and technology. Champion standardized processes while creating a culture of problem solving and continuous improvement. Safety, Quality & Risk: Provide executive oversight of operational safety and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and Doka standards. Promote a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability and continuous improvement. Financial & Performance Management: Partner with the CFO and Finance organization in budgeting, forecasting, CapEx planning and operational performance management. Establish meaningful operational KPIs and use data to improve productivity, cost effectiveness, inventory performance and resource allocation. Customer & Commercial Enablement: Ensure Operations and Supply Chain effectively support the commercial organization through reliable material availability, order fulfillment, delivery, returns, billing accuracy and service. Identify and address operational constraints that may impact customer experience or business growth. Network & Capacity Strategy: Evaluate the effectiveness and capacity of Doka's op…

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