What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Supply Chain - Americas (U.S.-based) position at Hewitt Foods US LLC?
Join Hewitt Foods USA and shape the future.
Vice President Supply Chain – Vermont, United States
Full time | Permanent | Global Supply Chain
Hewitt is seeking a strategic supply chain leader to drive end-to-end performance across the US. Based in Vermont, you’ll lead logistics, planning, and inventory to deliver efficient, reliable outcomes. A critical leadership role with visible impact on performance and growth.
About the Role
The VP Supply Chain Americas is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain execution across the US region. This role ensures cost-effective, reliable, and compliant delivery of products to customers while maintaining strong operational discipline. You will oversee logistics, planning, inventory, and supplier performance, driving operational excellence today while strengthening future capability.
Working closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing, you will drive performance outcomes while strengthening supplier relationships and managing risk across a complex regional network.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across the Americas region
- Oversee freight, logistics, planning, and inventory management
- Drive cost control, DIFOT performance, and inventory integrity
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and risk
- Partner cross-functionally to deliver aligned business outcomes
About You
You are a senior supply chain leader with deep expertise across logistics, planning, and operations within complex environments. You will bring a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with the ability to translate plans into measurable outcomes.
With a focus on cost, service, and risk, you are comfortable leading through complexity while building capability across teams and systems. You lead with clarity and accountability, influencing stakeholders and driving performance across geographically dispersed teams.
You Will Bring
- Extensive leadership experience in supply chain, logistics or operations
- Expertise across freight, planning, inventory and logistics execution
- Strong commercial and operational acumen with focus on cost and service
- Proven ability to lead teams across multiple locations and functions
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business or related field
Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime
- Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
- Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
- Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills. Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance Paid time off
Location & Work Arrangement
Location: Vermont, United States
This role is based in Vermont with responsibility for the US region. Regular collaboration across international teams is required, including working across time zones.
What's Next?
Ready to join our team? Apply today.
If you are an experienced VP of Supply Chain who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with senior leaders to build high-performing teams and a resilient, efficient supply chain, we encourage you to apply.
Applications Close on 24 April 2026
By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in US will be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience in primary & secondary meat processing industry?
- What are your salary expectations?
Ability to Commute:
- Shelburne, VT 05482 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Shelburne, VT 05482: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000