Associate Director, Supply Chain Development

About the role

Vantive is seeking a Lead Supply Chain Development Manager to lead the Global Supply Chain Development team. The role will drive cross-functional improvement initiatives that enable value creation across Planning and Fulfillment, supporting a $5B+ revenue stream with an expenditure of approximately $1B+. Key responsibilities include developing a 3-5 year roadmap, leading supply chain transformation projects, and implementing policies to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of a 3-to-5-year roadmap, priorities, and value creation initiatives across Planning and Fulfillment that support $5B + revenue.
• Support Supply Chain transformation projects targeting to optimize cost while improving service, for an expenditure of ~$1B+, across Transportation and Warehousing.
• Help operationalize Planning-to-Fulfillment handoffs across programs to reduce service failures and execution inefficiencies.
• Partner with leaders to clarify the global Planning & Fulfillment operating model (CoE + regions), clarifying ownership across inventory, deployment, and execution decisions.
• Implement P&F policies that align with the business requirements to ensure adherence and sustainability.
• Partner with ISC leaders to identify and analyze opportunities for capability development, performance improvement, and value enhancement.
• Apply analytical skills to develop recommendations and support project prioritization.
• Solve complex supply chain problems and help develop actionable solutions for end-to-end process issues.
• Maintain awareness of competitive, macroeconomic, and geopolitical trends that may influence supply chain development priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
• 5-8 years of supply chain development, planning, analytics, and operations experience.
• 5 or more years of business experience working in cross-functional teams.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following Integrated Supply Chain functions is needed to support development projects: Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Planning, and/or Fulfillment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with functional leads to solve business problems and present recommendations to leadership.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to deliver projects in a highly matrixed, consensus-driven organization.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, establish actionable goals, and support metric-driven execution.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex business issues and develop practical supply chain recommendations.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge ideas and assumptions constructively.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel.
• Previous experience in a global supply chain, medical device manufacturing network, healthcare services, and/or specialty pharmacy environment preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in ambiguous situations and help bring clarity to processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
• 5-8 years of supply chain development, planning, analytics, and operations experience.
• 5 or more years of business experience working in cross-functional teams.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following Integrated Supply Chain functions is needed to support development projects: Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Planning, and/or Fulfillment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with functional leads to solve business problems and present recommendations to leadership.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to deliver projects in a highly matrixed, consensus-driven organization.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, establish actionable goals, and support metric-driven execution.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex business issues and develop practical supply chain recommendations.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge ideas and assumptions constructively.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel.
• Previous experience in a global supply chain, medical device manufacturing network, healthcare services, and/or specialty pharmacy environment preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in ambiguous situations and help bring clarity to processes.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and cross-functional leadership.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Financial analysis and budgeting.
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Supply chain strategy and execution.
• Technology integration and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Retirement savings plans including the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”) and Vantive’s 401(k).
• Flexible spending accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits including commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $152,000 - $190,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.