Senior Vice President, Global Supply

Summary

Join Arc'teryx as the Senior Vice President, Global Supply, overseeing all aspects of global supply operations. You will lead the transformation of global supply functions, developing and executing a five-year roadmap. Responsibilities include raw materials and finished goods sourcing, supplier management, quality control, cost management, and fostering a culture aligned with Arc'teryx's values. The role requires 15+ years of leadership experience in global supply chain management within the high-performance apparel industry. The position offers a competitive salary (CAD$280,000 - CAD$385,000) and benefits, and can be based in North Vancouver, BC or remotely with frequent travel.

Requirements

• Have 15+ years’ leadership experience in global supply chain management, with experience in raw materials and finished goods sourcing and procurement
• Have a proven track record in developing and leading the execution of a multi-year business strategy
• Have successful experience as an enterprise leader and have led high-performance teams within a scaling and accelerated growth organization
• Understand the difference between your “first team” and your functional team and have an awareness when you are operating above or below the line
• Have proven innovation & opportunity identification translated to tangible initiatives and successful execution of projects
• Lean into evolving technology and understand the importance and tension of organizational readiness and breakthroughs
• Have a track record of success in the rigorous planning, execution and timely delivery of enterprise level global supply projects and programs
• Have strong business acumen, with the ability to lead in a complex matrix business environment
• Have proven people leadership skills and the ability to build, coach and guide a diverse and high performing team
• Have strong influential leadership, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives
• Be proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Have a passion for your work that is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
• Have a proven track record of leadership in complex and dynamic supply chain environments
• Have strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel internationally as required

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility and ownership of Arc’teryx global supply strategy and lead the evolution of a comprehensive, long-term strategy that amplifies operational excellence as our organization expands and becomes more complex on a global scale
• Formulate and lead the execution of our global supply five-year roadmap, including the planning and execution of phasing year by year in support of organizational readiness and leading team members around the globe to drive and achieve the plan from multi-perspectives
• Act as the enterprise leader of global supply functions for the end to end and life cycle strategies including the sourcing of the raw materials and finished goods from global suppliers, procurement, onboarding of suppliers and factories, quality standard and compliance requirements for all sourced materials and products, and development and management of the cost structure for raw materials and finished goods to achieve financial targets
• Formulate and lead the execution of our global supply strategy and its execution to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality finished goods aligned with our organizational targets and stretch goals
• Act as the cultural leader of global supply for the organization, fostering trust and transparency of our sourcing and procurement practices throughout the company and acting as an ambassador for Arc’teryx’s core values and behaviors alongside
• Define and direct forward-thinking end-to-end metrics for global supply and ensure consistent, credible reporting and analysis aligned to our business objectives, quality standards, sustainability goals, and cost savings without compromising our standards
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership, including from our product development and sustainability teams, and cross functional Arc’teryx leadership to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
• Hold the accountability of the monitoring of market trends and adjusting sourcing strategies to mitigate risks related to supply disruptions and price fluctuations
• Foster strong partnerships with suppliers to promote collaboration and innovation
• Collaborate with our Sustainability leader and cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability principles into our global supply
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovations in materials that can enhance product offerings and supply chain efficiency
• Shape our continued organizational evolution into a global brand and play a key leadership role into how we scale and expand our global capabilities
• Lead and shape groundbreaking industry projects and practices within Supply Chain and our greater organization

Preferred Qualifications

High performance or high-end apparel background

Benefits

• $280,000 - $385,000 a year
• Relocation and working visa
• Competitive bonus program