Vice President of Supply Chain

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again! We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,800 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Vice President, Supply Chain

Location: Roanoke, Virginia (On-Site) Competitive Salary and Relocation Package Offered

Virginia Transformer Corporation

Company Overview

Virginia Transformer Corporation (VTC) is the largest U.S.-owned manufacturer of power transformers serving utility, data center, renewable energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure markets. With over 5,600 employees across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities and global operations, VTC is experiencing unprecedented growth and capacity expansion.

As we scale to meet accelerating market demand, we are seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain to lead and modernize our end-to-end supply chain strategy across the enterprise.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Supply Chain is a key executive leader responsible for enterprise-wide sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, inventory strategy, supplier development, and supply risk management.

This leader will architect a scalable, resilient, and performance-driven supply chain capable of supporting aggressive growth, long lead-time components, and complex engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.

The role reports directly to executive leadership and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Plant Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy aligned with VTC’s 3X growth objectives.
• Build a resilient global sourcing model for core materials (electrical steel, copper, insulation systems, bushings, components).
• Lead capacity planning to support high-mix, low-volume transformer manufacturing.
• Establish executive-level supplier partnerships and long-term agreements.

Procurement & Sourcing

• Drive cost optimization while protecting quality and lead times.
• Implement structured category management and strategic sourcing processes.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Diversify supplier base to reduce geopolitical and single-source risk.

Planning & Inventory Optimization

• Modernize S&OP and demand planning processes.
• Improve forecast accuracy and material availability.
• Optimize working capital through disciplined inventory management.
• Reduce shortages, expedite costs, and schedule disruptions.

Logistics & Operations Integration

• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics and freight strategy.
• Strengthen coordination between supply chain and plant operations.
• Drive OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) improvements.
• Support capacity expansion initiatives and new plant ramp-ups.

Risk & Resilience

• Lead supplier risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Develop contingency plans for critical components.
• Monitor global commodity trends and pricing volatility.

Leadership & Culture

• Build and develop a high-performing, accountable supply chain organization.
• Establish KPIs tied to cost, reliability, safety, and performance.
• Reinforce a culture of urgency, ownership, and execution.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, power systems, electrical equipment, industrial machinery, or engineered-to-order environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex global supplier networks.
• Proven success leading supply chain transformation at scale.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functional leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

What Success Looks Like (First 18–24 Months)

• Improved material availability and schedule adherence.
• Reduced expedite costs and supply disruptions.
• Strengthened strategic supplier relationships.
• Implemented scalable planning systems to support growth.
• Enhanced working capital efficiency without compromising reliability.
• Built a proactive, performance-oriented supply chain team.

Why Join Virginia Transformer?

• Critical infrastructure industry with long-term demand visibility.
• Privately held, fast-moving, execution-driven culture.
• Multi-billion-dollar growth trajectory.
• Opportunity to shape supply chain architecture during a period of significant expansion.