Vice President, Merchandising & Supply Operations
FullscriptAbout the role
The Role
The VP, Merchandising & Supply Operations leads Fullscript’s end-to-end supply chain and merchandising functions, driving a data-informed, technology-enabled operating model that drives growth, product availability and profitability. This role integrates demand planning, inventory allocation, purchasing merchandising strategy, and systems innovation into a unified function aligned with company objectives.
What You'll Do
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Define and execute an integrated supply chain strategy aligned with growth, profit, capital investment and operational performance goals.
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Provide strategic oversight of the merchandising/category management organization and partner with leadership to support the refinement and execution of merchandising strategy.and product lifecycle
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Oversee the supplier compliance organization, ensuring that unauthorized resellers are restricted from purchasing products in accordance with supplier partner policies.
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Collaborate with peer leaders across our supplier facing organization to drive effective operating practices and strong execution.
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Champion a technology-forward, AI-enabled approach across supply side functionssupply chain and merchandising workflows.
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Own end-to-end supply chain performance, including demand planning, purchasing, and inventory optimization.
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Accelerate the transition to a demand driven operating model, improving SKU-level forecast accuracy and working capital efficiency through processes such as S&OP/SIOP and technology
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Lead evaluation (in conjunction with our enterprise systems team), optimization and, if applicable, selection and implementation, of forecasting and replenishment systems and supporting infrastructure.
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Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, inventory management and supply chain efficiency metrics.
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Optimize end-to-end supply chain processes including sourcing, lead times, logistics, and inventory flow.
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Collaborate with Partner Management to establish structured sourcing models and strengthen supplier performance frameworks.
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Establish and monitor KPIs across supply chain, merchandising, and supplier performance to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Distribution, and Technology to align planning and execution.
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Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity, stability, and compliance.
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Oversee operating plans, budgets, and working capital performance for the function.
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Lead and develop a high-performing team, building leadership capability and organizational scale across supply chain and merchandising.
What You Bring
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10+ years of experience in supply chain, merchandising, procurement, or related functions, with significant, progressive senior leadership experience.
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Proven experience leading end-to-end supply chain operations in a retail, ecommerce, or distribution environment.
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Demonstrated acumen regarding merchandising, category management and assortment strategy.
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Experience implementing planning and replenishment systems and improving forecasting accuracy at scale.
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Demonstrated growth mindset and AI first mentality.
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Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, margins and working capital.
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Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
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Experience building and developing high-performing teams and leaders.
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Bachelor’s degree
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