Vice President, Supply Chain – Shared Services

Department: Shared Services – Supply Chain, Procurement & Distribution

Reports To: COO

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Work Model: In-Office

FLSA Status: Exempt

Brands Supported: Charleys Cheesesteaks, BIBIBOP Asian Grill, Lenny’s Grill & Subs, GOSH Enterprises

About us:

Gosh Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands:

• Charleys: A 850+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the World
• BIBIBOP Asian Grill: An award winning, 80+ unit Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant concept
• Lenny’s Grill and Subs: A Memphis-based 60+ unit chain serving high quality deli subs and hot subs
• Charleys Kids: A non-profit, partnering with like-minded organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at-risk children.
• Solar Planet: A company that provides solar field advisory and installation services

Role Overview

The Vice President of Supply Chain & Distribution is a senior enterprise leader responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence, and people leadership across procurement, purchasing, supplier partnerships, and distribution for GOSH’s portfolio of brands.

This role ensures the supply chain function is stable, scalable, and aligned to business and brand objectives, supporting both company-operated (corporate) restaurants and franchise partners. The VP will focus on building a strong, cohesive supply chain organization, strengthening supplier and distributor relationships, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products at competitive and sustainable costs.

The Vice President will work closely with executive leadership, brand teams, and franchise stakeholders to ensure supply chain strategies support growth, brand integrity, and system-wide success.

Why This Role Matters

The Vice President of Supply Chain & Distribution plays a critical role in ensuring GOSH’s brands and franchise partners are supported by a reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective supply chain. This leader helps maintain operational consistency, supports growth, and contributes directly to long-term system success.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership & Team Effectiveness

• Provide clear, steady leadership to shared services supply chain, procurement, and distribution teams.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture with well-defined roles, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Ensure the supply chain organization is well-positioned to support current operations and future growth across multiple brands.
• Develop, coach, and retain strong leaders and key contributors within the function.

Strategic Procurement & Cost Stewardship

• Own enterprise procurement strategy across food, packaging, and distribution categories.
• Balance cost discipline with quality, reliability, and brand standards, ensuring value creation without compromising franchise or customer experience.
• Leverage buying power across brands while remaining thoughtful about brand-specific and franchise needs.
• Lead sourcing and purchasing strategies aligned with financial, operational, and growth objectives.

Supplier, Contract & Distribution Management

• Lead supplier and distributor relationships, including selection, performance management, and ongoing partnership development.
• Negotiate purchasing and distribution agreements that deliver competitive pricing, strong service levels, and long-term value.
• Review and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee distribution strategies to ensure product availability, consistency, and service reliability across regions.

Franchise & Corporate Operations Partnership

• Serve as a key partner to franchise leadership, understanding the downstream impact of supply chain decisions on franchisee operations and profitability.
• Ensure supply chain strategies effectively support both company-operated and franchised locations, recognizing the unique operational and financial considerations of each.
• Collaborate with Operations and Brand teams to align supply chain initiatives with field needs and system expectations.
• Support transparency, trust, and consistency in supply chain decisions affecting the broader system.

Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance, Training, and Brand Leadership to align supply chain priorities with business needs.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Operate effectively within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly engaged leadership environment.

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is a respected people leader and commercial strategist with strong negotiation skills and sound judgment. S/he brings the ability to build credibility across internal teams, suppliers, distributors, and franchise partners while operating confidently in a dynamic, founder-influenced organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience leading supply chain, procurement, or distribution functions in multi-unit, growth-oriented organizations.
• Prior experience at the VP level or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including leading managers or senior leaders.
• Experience in the restaurant, foodservice, or retail industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in; supplier and contract negotiations, cost management and value creation, cross-functional leadership and influence and franchise or field-facing environments
• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• CPM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Short-term Disability
• Wellness activity reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Quarterly bonus
• Voluntary term life insurance for employee, spouse, and children

GOSH is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and throughout employment, as required by applicable law. If you require assistance or accommodation, please inform us so we can ensure your needs are met. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.