Vice President of Supply Chain

Asbury Carbons, a Mill Rock Capital portfolio company is a world leading producer of particulate graphite and carbon products, as well as a distributor of a several related particulate material products. The recent acquisition of the company by Mill Rock makes profitable growth a key goal for the organization and this position, which is responsible for leading the organization’s strategic life cycle supply chain operation. You will have direct responsibility for the supply of Asbury products to customers globally, as well as own the supply / demand planning process, procurement, order management (lead times), overall plant order scheduling, logistics and warehouse, and import / export trade operations and compliance. Accountable for developing and implementing strategic, tactical, and operational plans to optimize supply chain results. This includes building/structuring a small team to support the overall supply chain goals. Deliver the numbers: lead times, working capital (inventory), forecast accuracy, demand alignment, and operational costs, whilst staying fully compliant through a motivated, engaged and empowered organization. Set strategic direction and policies for building a best-in-class supply chain operation for supply sites, raw material, and distribution warehouses. Utilize digital capabilities, including implementation support of new ERP, to improve supply chain efficiency, capability, and market share for Asbury. Establish, maintain relationships, and demonstrate strong negotiation skills with suppliers, carriers, and logistics providers to achieve maximum annual cost savings for the company. Review and negotiate all vendor contracts to establish optimal positioning for the company. Oversee and manage all supply chain employees ensuring the department is staffed with competencies to meet the business needs, managing performance ongoing. Serve as the supply chain expert on new product/business development teams as necessary. Preferred Education and Experience Education Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Sciences, or related field Experience 15 years of strategic supply chain leadership and execution in a manufacturing environment, preferably in graphite or minerals Track record of proven excellent negotiation results Strong business acumen Knowledge of accounting principles, annual operating plan, budgeting Travel Travel to Asbury locations and vendors domestically and internationally as required

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