Our supply chain & operations experience

 Vice President Operations & Purchasing About the Company Wilmar is a leading supplier of hand tools and equipment to major retailers across North America. With a focus on quality, value, and service, Wilmar delivers a wide assortment of automotive, industrial, and home repair tools to customers ranging from big-box retailers to specialty distributors. The company has a strong global sourcing operation and a warehouse network supporting a diverse and fast-moving product catalog. Wilmar is backed by Rainier Partners, a growth-focused private equity firm committed to building operational capabilities, improving margins, and supporting long-term value creation. Rainier’s investment is helping accelerate Wilmar’s growth in additional product categories, end markets, and geographies, while preserving the Company’s unique culture and customer focus. About the Role The Vice President of Operations and Purchasing is responsible for driving operational performance across Wilmar’s warehouse, purchasing, and facilities functions. This leader will ensure the company’s distribution operations are efficient, accountable, and aligned with broader business goals. The ideal candidate brings a deep background in global sourcing, warehouse operations, and lean methodologies, combined with the leadership skills to build a high-performing team. The VP of Operations will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the executive team. They will oversee key areas including warehouse management, purchasing strategy, supplier performance, inventory control, safety, and facilities management. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic insight and executional follow-through. Principal Accountabilities Are: Operational Execution Lead all aspects of warehouse and distribution operations across multiple shifts, with clear accountability for productivity, accuracy, on-time delivery, and safety metrics. Ensure WMS and forecasting tools are fully leveraged to improve planning, execution, and visibility. Drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies, root cause problem-solving, and frontline engagement. Strengthen shift handoffs, floor discipline, and daily performance management. Purchasing & Sourcing Leadership Direct the Purchasing function through a Director of Purchasing and team, ensuring accurate forecasting, supplier performance, and cost optimization. Oversee global sourcing decisions, balancing quality, cost, lead time, and working capital implications. Serve as a strategic negotiator for key supplier relationships and escalation points. Develop sourcing strategies that improve inventory turns and reduce excess and obsolete stock. People Leadership & Culture Build a strong leadership bench across operations and purchasing; provide clarity, accountability, and coaching to direct reports. Evaluate and evolve the existing leadership team to meet current and future needs. Lead culture change with a focus on urgency, ownership, accountability, and safety. Set a high bar for behavior and performance and follow through on underperformance with clarity and professionalism. Data-Driven Management Use systems (WMS, HRIS, Excel) and visual management tools to drive accountability and improve execution. Develop and report on key performance indicators across operations and purchasing. Establish practical, actionable KPIs that align with business priorities and PE partner expectations. Cross-Functional & Financial Acumen Work in partnership with Sales, Finance, ECommerce, and HR to ensure operational decisions support broader business objectives. Translate business strategy into operational execution plans that impact the P&L. Balance tradeoffs between cost, service, and operational risk with clarity and foresight. Ideal Candidate Profile: 10+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume distribution or logistics environment, ideally within a global sourcing and retail supply chain context. Proven success implementing lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead culture change and build strong leadership teams. High comfort level with data and operational systems; able to translate insight into action. Strong cross-functional collaborator who understands how operational decisions impact financial results. Interested in Learning More? 180one has been retained by Wilmar to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley / 503-334-1350 /  tom@180one.com 

Director of Supply Chain ABOUT THE COMPANY SawStop is a technology-focused company that has become a world leader in premium table saws and accessories. SawStop’s woodworking machines are equipped with Active Injury Mitigation (AIM), a technology the company pioneered. AIM detects contact between the user and the cutting surface and removes the hazard in less than 5 milliseconds, avoiding serious injury. SawStop was founded in 2000 after the invention of their core AIM technology. The founders created a new table saw incorporating AIM technology as well as many other improvements. That saw was an immediate success when released in late 2004 and the company has since essentially taken over the industrial table saw market. SawStop now has over 200,000 saws in the field and has saved many thousands of fingers with their groundbreaking technology. SawStop was founded by patent attorneys with backgrounds in science and engineering, and the company recognizes the value of innovation and technology. SawStop focuses on premium quality woodworking products with an emphasis on safety. Hand in hand with this focus on innovation is a diligence in protecting that innovation with patents. SawStop has received over 100 US and foreign patents to date and continues to file and enforce new patents on the inventions created through its ongoing R&D. The company is uniquely positioned to grow, redoubling its focus on product innovation and industry leading quality. In July 2017, a family-owned German power tool company, TTS Tooltechnic Systems, purchased SawStop. TTS was founded in 1925 and is respected around the world for their innovation, quality, and gold-standard market position. TTS (and their largest company, Festool) has a long and proven record of precision high-tech products. SawStop and Festool each focus on premier products in their respective markets and have minimal product overlap. SawStop’s history has taken it from humble beginnings to North American dominance. SawStop has achieved this success quickly by creating market differentiation through better design and safer technology. By joining TTS, SawStop now has begun to significantly expand market reach and product scope going forward. ABOUT THE POSITION The Director of Supply Chain will be responsible for developing and implementing a supply chain management and sourcing strategy. He or she will bring proven experience supporting a product throughout its entire product lifecycle, ensuring design decisions contribute to a robust, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain. Additionally, he or she will work with technology roadmaps, scout, evaluate and select suppliers, conduct cost and lead time analysis, build supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, validate product requirements, mitigate risk, and implement lean methodologies. PLAN TO SUPPORT This role is responsible for Cost, Sourcing, and Asia Procurement through our network of contract manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Asian sourcing and technical proficiencies. They will also operate as lead negotiator for SawStop companywide contracts. MISSIONS Supporting our Strategy: Strengthening supplier relationships for future generations of products. Best Practices: Align the Supply Chain Communicate SawStop business objectives and perceived risk/rewards with all stakeholders. Review, build and implement incentives and penalties to equitably share of costs, risks and rewards across supply chain. Understand the Supply Chain Review/maintain/build profiles on all suppliers and sub-suppliers, understanding their processes and risks. Competitor supply chains. ROW Opportunities. Risk Assessment and Mitigation. Short & Mid-Term Opportunities: Implement Five Year supply chain strategic plan and initiatives. Lean Supply Chain—Find efficiencies in: System complexity Lead times Inventory Labor Packaging Energy Long-Term Opportunities: Horizontal Supply Chain Integrations. Vertical Supply Chain Integrations. Drive Supply Chain Internal Improvements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the supply chain management strategy. Develop strategic plans and policies to achieve strong supplier relationships to assure consistent supply and enhance company profitability. Provide accountability and support to the management team. Provide recommendations regarding technology and supplier selection and qualification, supplier risk mitigation plan, and more. Plan, budget and maintain costs for Supply Chain. Help to develop supply chain plan for all new platform/products, and guide from NPI to volume production. Motivate staff and provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on project management. Forecast demands to increase efficiency and reduce inventory costs while delivering stable customer supply. Collaborate to implement quality management procedures. Focus on meeting and exceeding customer requirements. Ensure competitiveness in supply terms and conditions. QUALIFCATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or related discipline. 5+ years of progressive experience in Taiwan and/or China supply chain management & advanced sourcing. Strong technical background with demonstrated engineering collaboration and support. Preference for people leadership or supervisory experience. Excellent organizational, leadership, motivational, analytical problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Strong change management skills and experience. Ability to identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems. Demonstrated negotiation and management leadership skills. Must have working knowledge of facilities, equipment, operations and management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with dynamic priorities and demands. Interested in Learning More? 180one has been engaged by SawStop to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Lisa Heffernan/ 971.256.3076/ lisa@180one.com .

180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with A-dec and the resulting hire of their SVP of Manufacturing! ABOUT THE COMPANY A-dec is the premium leader in the dental equipment industry designing and manufacturing products that span dental chairs, lights, handpieces, furniture, air management, infection control and delivery systems found in dental offices and operatories. With over 1300 employees, and headquartered in Newberg, Oregon, A-dec’s familial culture and values have been attributed to their commitment to the Newberg community and its employees through various investments and programs. Congratulations to A-dec and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

We are pleased to announce our recent partnership with Impel and the resulting placement of their new Chief Operations Officer, Impel is a high-growth, rapidly expanding collection of small businesses. Our platform of companies includes capital equipment sales & distribution, repair & field work, manufacturing, and engineering. We are operating in 12 locations across 12 states in the Western US with new acquisitions quarterly. Impel is owned by Pike Street Capital, a growth focused PE firm out of Seattle, WA. The firm invests in middle-market companies in the industrial technology, specialty manufacturing, and distribution & logistics sectors. The Impel investment serves as a foundation from which to expand into the rapidly growing pump and related products industry. Pike Street Capital and Impel have completed 8 acquisitions since the partnership and are actively looking for additional acquisitions and other strategic partners to grow their product offering, service capability, geographic reach, and technology. Congratulations to Impel!

180one is thrilled to announce the recent collaboration with SawStop, culminating in the successful placement of Marcio Andre as the new Vice President of Supply Chain. SawStop is a technology-focused company that has become a world leader in premium table saws and accessories. SawStop’s woodworking machines are equipped with Active Injury Mitigation (AIM), a technology the company pioneered. AIM detects contact between the user and the cutting surface and removes the hazard in less than 5 milliseconds, avoiding serious injury. SawStop was founded in 2000 after the invention of their core AIM technology. The founders created a new table saw incorporating AIM technology as well as many other improvements. That saw was an immediate success when released in late 2004 and the company has since essentially taken over the industrial table saw market. SawStop now has over 200,000 saws in the field and has saved many thousands of fingers with their groundbreaking technology. Congratulations to SawStop and Marcio Andre!

180one recently partnered with Papé Group and is proud to announce the placement of a new Director of Alternative Energy and Infrastructure. With 4,500 employees working in 150+ locations across 9 western states, Papé has become the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment, representing brands such as John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch and many other top-tier brands. Congratulations to Papé Group on an excellent hire!

180one is excited to announce its recent collaboration with Fair Market Inc., resulting in the successful placement of a new Vice President of Procurement. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Fair Market, Inc., also known as "FMI," stands as a wholesale frozen food distributor and manufacturer with a distinct focus on procuring large quantities of high-quality food products, including both first-run items and opportunity buys. These products are then supplied to grocery retail, foodservice, and consumer packaged goods partners nationwide. Since its establishment in July 1997, FMI has been a trusted partner for distribution customers seeking to enhance their dining menus and retail selections while simultaneously reducing overall food costs. FMI employs various methods to acquire products from different frozen protein and other suppliers. Leveraging their extensive partnerships, FMI procures food items and offers them to customers who require high-quality, cost-effective products in significant volumes.

180one is delighted to announce our recent collaboration with Oregon Tool, culminating in the successful placement of a new Director of Global Supply Planning. If you're seeking executive search services, look no further than the premier retained search firm in the Pacific Northwest—180one.  Established in 1947 in Portland, Oregon, Oregon Tool has evolved from a small family-run saw chain operation into an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing precision cutting tools, equipment, and accessories. Their global reach spans over 110 countries. At Oregon Tool, a passionate team embraces innovation and unconventional thinking to develop the world's most efficient cutting tools and products. Their commitment extends beyond products, aiming to positively impact people, communities, and landscapes worldwide. They prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability, actively contributing to reversing the impacts of the global climate crisis. With a foundation in a pioneering spirit, they lead with humility, global stewardship, and a steadfast commitment to excellence every day. They understand the essence of getting the job done and recognize that their people are the driving force behind their success.

1 80one recently partnered with Willamette Dental and is proud to announce the executive placement of a new VP of Construction & Facilities. If you’re in need of executive search services contact the top retained search firm in the Pacific Northwest, 180one. After 50 years in business, our roots run deep in the Pacific Northwest communities we serve. Our success has been built on an unwavering dedication to a mission, core values, and healthcare standards that put the people of those communities first. Willamette Dental Group was established by Dr. Eugene Skourtes and Dr. Gerald Cogan in 1970, out of a single treatment office on Jefferson Street in Portland, Oregon. Early on, the partners began to foster a new approach to dental care that focused on preventive care and long-term oral health, instead of the traditional fee-for-service model. From this approach, the company became the Pacific Northwest's first provider of coordinated dental care. Today, they have become the largest multi-specialty group dental practice in the Pacific Northwest, with more than 50 office locations in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Willamette Dental Group is a family of companies that provides a combination of dental care services, dental insurance, and business management and administrative services .

1 80one recently partnered with Warn Automotive and are proud to announce the executive placement of a new Director of Supply Chain. If your organization is in need of a nationwide executive search, contact the top retained search firm in the Pacific Northwest, 180one. Warn Automotive’s mission is to deliver safety, freedom, and adventure by innovating and collaboratively building the world’s most efficient 4WD and AWD systems. Our customers range from startup electric OEM’s to the world’s largest automotive OEM’s. Products include basic mechanical and sophisticated electronic solutions, all integral parts in sought after platforms. Warn Automotive, is headquartered and manufactures products in Portland, OR with a presence in Detroit, MI through our Tech Center. New technology and vehicle platform wins are growing and driving significant investment in the business. It is a very exciting time at Warn Automotive and our dedicated team of employees are passionate about succeeding. We are looking for the right experienced executive to be part of our transformation, drive successful change across operations, and lead our team in a way that encourages the highest performance. Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

180one recently partnered with Pape to help them identify and select a new Senior Director of Product Development. Check back soon for more details! A Little About the Company At Papé, our roots reach back to 1938 when our founder acquired his first capital equipment dealership in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. With 4,000 employees working in 150 locations across western states, Papé has become the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment, representing brands such as John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch and many other top-tier brands. Now, four generations strong, the value of an honest handshake and a square deal continue to drive our success and that of our customers. It’s a promise E.C. Papé made over 80 years ago – a commitment we intend to keep.