Vice President of Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics

Vice President of Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the CEO, this role will have responsibility for successful delivery of quality products on-time and within budget.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, operations, and team leadership in electronics manufacturing environments, with deep experience in building and maintaining OEM and supplier partnerships.
• They will be responsible for developing and executing our supply chain and operational strategy.
• Responsible for supply chain management, logistics, procurement, strategic materials, contract manufacturing relationships, customer service and support strategy across a variety of e-mobility solutions for global markets.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for cultivating, enhancing, and managing relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Develop and implement methods and systems for improving operational efficiencies, and control supply and inventory.
• Regularly communicate with internal and external partners to foster strong relationships and ensure alignment on expectations.
• Manage the procurement function committed to identifying strategic sourcing opportunities that drive cost efficiencies, quality improvements, and innovation.
• Identify sourcing opportunities, service improvements and product standardization consistent with the goals of meeting the customer expectations.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for vendors and suppliers to measure performance, quality, and delivery accuracy.
• Ensure suppliers' adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Identify potential risks within the supply chain related to vendor and supplier relationships, and develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of supply chain activities.
• Ensure projects are completed on-time, on-budget, meet client expectations and comply with corporate goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on broad-spectrum experience in supply chain and operations with global electronics manufacturing partners.
• Experience working with suppliers throughout Asia is required; automotive/EV experience preferred.
• Experience successfully moving products from prototype stages to full-volume production with manufacturing partners.
• Experience building a successful operations team, manufacturing engineering, document control, logistics planning, customer service and support and production control.
• Demonstrated track record evaluating and qualifying vendors, managing vendor relationships, qualifying vendor processes, and developing methods to ensure continued vendor performance domestically and abroad.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to analyze multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong executive presence and leadership skills with the ability to effectively organize cross-functional teams and manage and motivate others.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with peers, leaders, key stakeholders and customers globally.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a track record of optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Ideally, the candidate is based in the greater Boston area.

About WiTricity

WiTricity is the pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles. The company's products are backed by an extensive patent portfolio that supports ratified global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO, and GB. Automakers and Tier 1 suppliers look to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging and setting the stage for future autonomy.