Supply Chain Director

SUMMARY

A leadership opportunity overseeing manufacturing and end-to-end supply chain performance for a North American operation. This position shapes strategy across production, demand and supply planning, sourcing, inventory, warehousing, distribution and logistics while collaborating with global partners. As part of the executive leadership team, the Director will strengthen product availability, customer service, financial performance, regulatory compliance and operational resilience. Hybrid work arrangement; travel of up to 30%, including international travel, is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide and develop manufacturing and supply chain teams, setting clear goals, coaching leaders, building succession plans and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.


• Create and implement regional operational strategies, budgets, performance measures and improvement priorities aligned with commercial needs and global objectives.


• Convert forecasts and growth plans into actionable capacity, production, purchasing, inventory, facility and distribution plans.


• Direct manufacturing performance with attention to safety, quality, production output, cost, productivity and on-time execution.


• Manage inventory health, service levels, lead times, shelf-life exposure, shortages, backorders and excess or obsolete stock.


• Lead sourcing and supplier relationships, including negotiations, contract expectations, delivery and quality performance, alternate sourcing and supply risk reduction.


• Oversee warehouse operations, transportation, order fulfillment and third-party logistics; improve accuracy, capacity, delivery reliability and operating costs.


• Anticipate disruptions and lead coordinated recovery efforts, communicating customer impact, allocation decisions and supply updates across functions.


• Own operating and capital spending plans and partner with Finance to manage working capital, freight, material costs, manufacturing expenses and scrap.


• Use ERP/MRP systems, analytics, automation and performance dashboards to improve decisions, efficiency and operational visibility.


• Partner with quality and regulatory stakeholders to maintain FDA/ISO compliance, controlled records, supplier oversight, traceability, change control, CAPAs and audit readiness.


• Coordinate with commercial and global operations teams on product launches, demand changes, supply continuity and longer-term capacity requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Manufacturing or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.


• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, logistics or related operations, including at least 5 years leading people.


• Background in medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, life sciences or another FDA-regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.


• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP platforms and supply chain analytics required.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet or comparable systems.


• APICS/ASCM certification preferred.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30%.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to influence high-impact manufacturing and supply chain decisions at the executive leadership level.


• Broaden strategic leadership experience through collaboration with global manufacturing and supply chain teams.


• Lead operational improvement initiatives across production, sourcing, inventory and distribution.


• Build and mentor a high-performing team while shaping long-term organizational capabilities.


• Hybrid work arrangement with exposure to cross-functional and international business operations.