Director, Supply Chain

What will you do

• Develop and execute the Business Unit Supply Chain Strategy aligned with STRAP, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and long-range growth objectives.
• Translate business strategy into executable supply chain plans supporting revenue growth, customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital objectives.
• Drive business performance by optimizing customer service, inventory investment, material availability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with Finance to ensure supply chain decisions support financial commitments, margin improvement, and cash flow objectives.

SIOP Leadership

• Lead the Business Unit Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process as the primary business operating mechanism.
• Integrate commercial demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory, procurement, and financial plans into a single executable business plan.
• Drive scenario-based decision making balancing customer service, revenue, inventory, capacity, and profitability.
• Ensure alignment between Business Unit priorities and Division Supply Chain strategy.

Supply Chain Excellence

• Develop material availability strategies that improve customer experience while optimizing inventory investment.
• Optimize inventory through disciplined planning, segmentation, safety stock strategies, and lifecycle management.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory health, schedule adherence, and supply chain responsiveness.
• Lead Business Unit response to supply disruptions, inventory risks, and customer service challenges.

Digital Supply Chain & Analytics

• Lead Business Unit adoption of Oracle Fusion planning capabilities and future digital planning technologies.
• Champion advanced analytics, AI/ML, demand sensing, predictive planning, and exception-based management.
• Persistently improve planning systems, master data governance, reporting capabilities, and business intelligence.
• Utilize analytics to identify opportunities, improve decision quality, and accelerate business performance.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance to improve enterprise performance.
• Influence executive decision-making by translating complex supply chain data into actionable business recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting product launches, portfolio management, inventory optimization, and operational improvements.
• Develop strong relationships across global manufacturing sites to improve execution and business alignment.

Performance Management

• Own the Business Unit Supply Chain operating metrics, including: Customer Allegiance Score (CAS), On-Time Delivery / OTTP, Line Item Fill Rate (LIFR), Material Availability, Forecast Accuracy & Bias, Inventory Turns, Working Capital, Excess & Obsolete Inventory (E&O), Schedule Adherence, Capacity Utilization.
• Develop executive dashboards and business reviews that proactively identify risks, opportunities, and required actions.

Organizational Leadership

• Build and develop a high-performing Supply Chain organization through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.
• Establish clear objectives, accountability, and performance expectations across the organization.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and customer focus.
• Lead organizational change and transformation initiatives supporting future business growth.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive Supply Chain leadership experience.
• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment (Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or related industry).

Preferred Experience

• APICS (CPIM or CSCP) Lean Manufacturing Certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience leading Oracle Fusion, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar planning transformations.
• Experience applying advanced analytics, AI/ML, or digital planning technologies within Supply Chain.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic business acumen with the ability to translate supply chain decisions into financial outcomes.
• Executive presence with exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing skills across global, cross-functional organizations.
• Proven ability to lead organizational transformation and change management.
• Ability to simplify complexity and drive data-based decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to build organizational capability while delivering operational excellence.

Success Measures

• Customer service performance (CAS, OTTP, LIFR)
• Forecast accuracy and planning maturity
• Inventory productivity and working capital improvements
• Material availability and manufacturing execution
• Oracle Fusion adoption and digital transformation progress
• SIOP effectiveness and executive decision quality
• Talent development and organizational capability
• Achievement of Annual Operating Plan and STRAP objectives

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $160,100.00–$240,125.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retail and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

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