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## SVP, Supply ChainApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Suffolk, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-2026-10337**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!****THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:**The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.As **Senior Vice President, Supply Chain**, you will set the enterprise-wide vision and strategy for our end-to-end supply chain, overseeing logistics, distribution, inventory strategy, and transportation across a complex, multi-site network. Reporting into executive leadership, you will be accountable for delivering best-in-class service, cost leadership, and operational resilience while enabling business growth.You will lead a network of around 40 facilities (company-owned and 3PL), including refrigerated and frozen distribution, and a private fleet of approximately 100 drivers. This role is critical in shaping the future of our supply chain - driving transformation, advancing digital capabilities, and ensuring reliable, efficient delivery to customers.**WHAT YOU’LL DO:**The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.**Enterprise Leadership & Strategy*** Define and execute the multi-year supply chain strategy aligned to business growth, margin expansion, and customer expectations* Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, advising on network strategy, capital investments, and operational risk* Lead organizational design, capability building, and succession to ensure a high-performing, future-ready supply chain function**End-to-End Supply Chain Performance*** Own network performance across transportation, warehousing, inventory deployment, and customer delivery* Deliver against critical KPIs: OTIF, cost-to-serve, inventory turns, service levels, and working capital* Balance service, cost, and complexity tradeoffs to drive enterprise value**Network & Operational Excellence*** Optimize a national distribution network of owned and outsourced facilities, including cold chain operations* Lead network design, capacity planning, and footprint optimization to support growth and improve efficiency* Standardize processes across all sites to drive safety, quality, and productivity discipline**Transformation & Digital Enablement*** Sponsor and lead end-to-end supply chain transformation initiatives, including WMS, TMS, YMS, and advanced analytics* Advance data-driven decision making, visibility tools, and automation to improve speed, accuracy, and cost* Champion continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and emerging technologies**Strategic Partnerships*** Establish and manage executive-level relationships with 3PLs, carriers, and key external partners* Drive vendor performance, contract optimization, and risk mitigation strategies* Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and IT to align supply chain execution with business priorities**Fleet & Transportation Leadership*** Oversee private fleet strategy, including utilization, cost optimization, safety, and compliance* Evaluate make vs. buy strategies, routing optimization, and network flow efficiency* Ensure industry-leading safety standards and regulatory compliance**Financial & Risk Accountability*** Own supply chain P&L, including freight, warehousing, and network costs* Lead capital planning and ROI-driven investments across the network* Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring continuity and resilience across the supply chain**WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in marketing, business, supply chain or related field and 15+ years of progressive senior level supply chain leadership experience, including leading large, multi-site, complex operations in high-volume, perishable or CPG environments required.* 7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development required.* Demonstrated success in executive leadership roles, influencing C-suite and board-level stakeholders* Proven track record of leading transformation, network optimization, and digital enablement initiatives* Deep expertise in logistics, warehousing, transportation, and inventory strategy* Advanced knowledge of SAP, WMS, TMS, YMS, and data/analytics platforms* Willingness to travel (~30%) to drive alignment and operational excellence**OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:**Qualification List* Enterprise mindset—connects supply chain strategy to business growth and shareholder value* Strong financial acumen, with experience managing large-scale P&Ls and capital investments* Ability to lead through complexity and change, building alignment across diverse stakeholder groups* Executive presence with strong communication and influencing skills* Passion for building high-performing teams and scalable processes* Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, service improvement, and operational transformationThe expected pay range for this position is $325,000 - $400,000 annually.*Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.* *Learn more about our benefits package here.*Relocation Package AvailableYes**EEO Information***Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.**If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.* #J-18808-Ljbffr