Director Supply Chain

About the role

This role has ownership of supply chain through managers (may have individual contributor direct reports) of assigned product lines/value streams and is responsible for some or all of the following supply chain sub disciplines : demand planning, product life cycle planning, purchasing, production scheduling, inventory management, customer service, freight and logistics and warehouse efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and partners with key stakeholders across the entity to drive process improvement and meet business objectives.
• Provides leadership to Supply Chain department managers through setting goals which align to the entity’s annual operating plans and managing the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Develops a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, cross functional/cross divisional collaboration and goal planning and execution.
• Develops and communicates plans which ensure entity resources are optimized and service levels are not sacrificed and adequate inventory exists to support the organization.
• Directs teams, removes obstacles and implements practices which ensures customers receive product in a timely manner using cost efficient processes (workforce planning, inventory management, purchasing, systems utilization).
• Analyzes team recommendations, then prepares, presents, obtains buy-in, communicates and implements annual plans for assigned product lines.
• Prepares Supply Chain budget for assigned value stream/product lines.
• Identifies and implements actions to maximize synergistic opportunities between all global entities.
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback.
• Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree ± 16 years - In Business Administration or Supply Chain related body of knowledge
• Minimum 12 years Supply Chain experience with pattern of progressing responsibilities.
• 7+ years leading Supply Chain teams.
• 5+ years of experience in the Medical Device industry.
• 7+ years of experience working with Supply Chain software.
• Experience with global supply chain teams including policy and procedure development, strategy formulation, regulatory compliance, quality systems and product life cycle planning.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree ± 18 years - Preferred

Skills

• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Team Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Financial Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Systems
• Product Life Cycle Planning
• Global Supply Chain
• Medical Device Industry
• Supply Chain Software
• Matrixed Environment
• Verbal and Written Communications
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Travel

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Adequate retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $149,300.00 – $298,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.