Supply Chain Manager

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We focus on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets. Our team-oriented, customer-focused culture prioritizes building strategic partnerships with customers and team members while upholding values of integrity, partnership, empowerment, accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Supply Chain (materials management, sourcing, planning, purchasing, control, and distribution of materials and products) at the Santa Clara facility.
• Evaluate, draft, and execute supply agreements with preferred vendors and strategic customers to facilitate long-term partnerships, improve costing, and mitigate stock outs.
• Develop and coach direct reports to support daily initiatives, align department objectives with business strategy, and hold the workforce accountable for results.
• Partner with Corporate Supply Chain to facilitate long-term supply agreements with preferred vendors and strategic customers to improve delivery reliability and increase Santa Clara’s purchasing power.
• Provide strategic supervision to purchasing/buying, customer service, warehouse, inventory control, and planning functions.
• Develop commodity strategies to ensure the highest quality and world-class on-time delivery (OTD) from vendors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing standard operating procedures (SOP) to support both R&D and Operations.
• Oversee the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Implement a physical inventory program (cycle count) and ensure physical-to-electronic inventory matches at best-in-class standards.
• Explore and evaluate new suppliers, supplies, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, prices, and delivery.
• Coordinate with the Quality department on nonconforming material investigations and corrective actions for purchased items, including credits and return authorizations.
• Support design (NPD) projects with supplier selection and evaluation activities.
• Provide input on supplier reevaluations.
• Initiate LEAN Manufacturing practices by analyzing trend information and recommending areas of focus.
• Review and monitor production variances (including material variances and time studies).
• Support the development and achievement of KPIs for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, encompassing OTD, past dues, yield, cost of scrap, labor efficiency, safety, and achieving 3rd Day sales targets.
• Serve as an ERP (NetSuite) superuser and primary resource for resolving low-level system issues.
• Develop, establish, and maintain reporting systems related to supply chain functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred.
• 7+ years of Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience with ERP systems (NetSuite ERP preferred).
• 5+ years of experience managing direct reports.
• Solid understanding of Planning and Purchasing methodologies (forecasts, safety stocks, replenishment strategies, inventory optimization, lead time reduction, Kanban, etc.).
• General understanding of Lean Management.
• Proficiency with data analytics (databases, MS Excel, and presentations) and MS Office.
• Knowledge and experience working with an ISO13485 Quality Management System.
• Demonstrated success in managing workforce, conflict management, and working in a team environment.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.
• Quality system auditing experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• On-site Fitness Facility

Pay

$130,000 to $150,000