Job Description
Job Overview:
Position Title: VP, Supply Chain Value Creation
Segment: Packaging and Food Technologies
Report To: President, Packaging & Food Technologies
Location: North America or Europe with Requirement to Travel
ATS | OVERVIEW:
At ATS, a $3B publicly-traded global enterprise with a proud 47-year history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Packaging and Food Technologies, what we do matters – it matters to both our customers and their customers. We focus on food processing machinery and equipment industry, vision and quality control systems, and packaging across a number of industries that include beverage, pharmaceuticals, cannabis, and other verticals. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise, on time and on budget. Together with our product range, our financial strength and global footprint, we provide the best automation solutions to our customers where and when they need it.
Job Description
The VP of Supply Chain Value Creation will lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of a unified supply chain operating system. This role ensures that the Packaging & Food Technologies (PFT) platform captures full enterprise value through standardized practices, optimized network architecture, global supplier leverage, and data‑driven performance management — while divisions maintain operational ownership.
RESPONSIBILITIES | OUTCOMES:
Supply Chain Strategy & Excellence Framework
- Develop and deploy a PFT‑wide supply chain excellence framework aligned with the business strategy.
- Define standards for planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier management.
- Establish governance models and KPIs to measure performance, risk, and improvement.
Network & Footprint Optimization
- Support detailed assessments of manufacturing and distribution footprints to identify cost, resilience, and service‑level opportunities.
- Partner with business leaders on make vs. buy, low‑cost country sourcing, modularization, and sub‑assembly strategies.
Global Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Drive adoption of a global supplier architecture, enabling leverage of scale and reduction of supply risk.
- Support divisions in supplier selection, development, and performance management using shared best practices and common tools.
Supply Chain Data, Systems & Visibility
- Lead the development of supply chain data visibility tools and analytics dashboards (inventory, lead time, capacity, risk etc.).
- Partner closely with IT/ Digital to ensure data integrity and enable advanced analytics for decision‑making.
Continuous Improvement & Value Creation
- Identify and deliver improvements in cost, working capital, service performance, and risk mitigation across the supply chain.
- Facilitate cross‑division best‑practice sharing and capability building.
- Support due diligence and acquisition integration in supply chain processes, systems, and standards.
Stakeholder Engagement & Enterprise Leadership
- Influence and support division supply chain leaders while respecting their operational ownership.
- Build a strong network of cross‑functional partners in Operations, Finance, IT, and HR.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
- PFT Supply Chain Excellence Framework and Operating System
- Standardized supply chain KPIs and reporting suite
- Global supplier architecture and sourcing playbook
- Network design recommendations and annual strategic roadmap
- Year‑over‑year improvements in cost, inventory, resilience, and capital efficiency
- Supply chain playbooks for M&A integrations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10–15+ years in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing leadership within global industrial or packaging/food technology environments.
- Experience developing supply chain standards, deploying operating systems, or leading enterprise transformation.
- Demonstrated success improving cost, service, and working capital.
- Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
- Prior involvement in network optimization, strategic sourcing, or operational excellence preferred.
- M&A integration experience is a plus.
- Enterprise thinker with the ability to influence without authority.
- Highly collaborative; able to work across divisions with different operating models.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics or similar field.
At ATS, it starts with our People!
We believe the foundation of a great company is having the best team and winning as a team.
Why Join ATS?
· Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions
· Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement
· Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
· Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way
· Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best
· Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable)
And much more!
The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.
This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.
The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.
