VP of Supply Chain

VP of Supply Chain responsible for building and running Phytolon's end-to-end supply chain, from procurement to logistics and inventory management, as the company moves from R&D/pilot to commercial supply. The role requires 10-20 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership experience in food ingredients, with a strong preference for precision fermentation.

Requirements

• 10–20 years end-to-end supply chain leadership in food ingredients (precision-fermentation strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated CMO oversight and supplier negotiations; has delivered to multinational customers and passed audits
• Proven S&OP ownership and cost/lead-time improvements in lean environments
• QA/QC systems experience (food safety, audit readiness)
• ERP implementation/usage and data-driven planning
• International logistics across EU production and U.S. distribution
• Leadership & Working Style: comfortable with hands-on build and leadership; hires and scales teams
• Communication style: concise, accountable, professional; escalates early, collaborates across time zones
• Thrives in a lean, collaborative culture with high accountability, concise communication, and cross-cultural teamwork