[US-DC] Vice President, ICQA Global

 Vice President, Inventory Control Quality Assurance, Global

The Vice President of Inventory Control and Quality Assurance (FSQA), Global, is a senior leadership role responsible for the comprehensive oversight of our ICQA programs. This role will build and lead a team to create near-perfect inventory control accuracy and tight process control, eliminating "gray zones," and ensuring that if a recall or containment is needed, we can execute with surgical precision. The scope includes our ready-to-eat (RTE) operations across multiple national sites, requiring multi-site ownership. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in inventory control and quality assurance within a food manufacturing business, proven strong leadership capabilities, and deep expertise in inventory control and quality management systems.

You will...

• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing global inventory control and quality teams, manage relationships with National, Regional, and Municipal regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and key stakeholders.  
• Develop and implement comprehensive inventory control and quality strategies aligned with Company objectives while driving quality, cost, and delivery to grow capabilities of each site.
• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure integration of quality and safety standards throughout all operationsDrive and maintain near-perfect inventory accuracy (≥ 99%+) through disciplined, daily cycle counting.
• Ensure the ERP system matches physical reality at all times, tracking and eliminating root causes for any discrepancies.
• Implement and oversee real-time visibility tools (RFID, barcode scanning, integrated WMS/ERP) to provide instant, trusted data on lot/serial traceability, quarantine status, and inbound dock schedules.

• Create programs to ensure every inventory shift is recorded in real-time.
• Standardize receiving procedures, putaway rules, and staging controls to eliminate "mystery pallets" and warehouse graveyards.
• Maintain physical warehouse excellence, ensuring clean aisles, labeled locations, and logical flow from receiving to shipping with strict FIFO/FEFO enforcement.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures
• Speak "CFO fluently" by tracking inventory turns, days on hand by category, and carrying costs, ensuring write-offs are rare and well-explained.
• Partner with Finance to ensure operations data is the single source of truth for working capital optimization.

• Lead a disciplined, data-driven Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure inventory is planned intentionally rather than reacting to sales surprises.
• Aggressively manage slow-moving and dead stock (SLOB), reviewing aging reports monthly and performing root cause analysis on excess buys.

• Reduce variability at the source by integrating Vendor Scorecards and Advance Shipping Notices (ASN) while measuring On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Manage rigorous quality assurance protocols, including controlled quarantine processes and minute-level lot traceability for regulated industry compliance.

• Foster a culture of accountability across the organization
• Collaborate with production, logistics, product and many other departments
• Champion implementation of new technologies and digital solutions for quality management
• Optimize process initiatives to improve efficiency while maintaining safety standards
• Oversee documentation control and record-keeping systems
• Establish key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms
• Instill a customer-focused mindset committed to delivering the highest quality product    

You Are… 

• Trusted Partner & Adviser: you're able to cultivate collaborative partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support
• Bold: you are a true entrepreneurial spirit and not afraid to take calculated risks to disrupt the status quo; you're a visionary leader that listens to your team and values their ideas&l