• Drive a culture of safety, reliability, efficiency, and superior customer experience.
• Coach direct reports, peers and leaders to elevate the knowledge of supply chain by using standard tools, processes, data, and analytics to make the best decisions.
• Develop skills and lead a team of planning, scheduling, customer service, procurement and shipping professionals.
• Develop and establish procurement processes including but not limited to stocking strategies, lead time, process improvements, etc.
• Optimize the scheduling and planning process to create an efficient plan that manufacturing is capable of executing.
• Ensure alignment between customer service, customers and other internal functions to minimize friction in the process.
• Provide timely and high-quality response to requests and feedback from internal and external customers.
• Embrace and drive Sales and Operations Planning: design and implement supply chain strategies that are closely aligned and integrated with Medical Device operations and business strategies.
• Collaborate closely with the commercial team and operations partner functions to drive customer experience metrics, cost-to-serve targets and margin targets.
• Lead and manage supply chain processes that drive key performance indicators while promoting a high sense of urgency customer-focused culture.
• Manage inventory optimization and inventory control processes, including Non-Working Slow Moving (NWSM) inventory.
• Reduce exposure to supply chain risks through the recognition of trends, root cause analysis, and the implementation of preventive measures.
• When appropriate, review and follow-up on non-conformities, especially customer complaints, to ensure timely resolution, in partnership with Quality and other relevant functions.
• Own and communicate key supply chain topics throughout the site and the larger corporate organization.
• Use reports and develop compelling analyses to support supply chain strategies and business decisions.
• Drive special projects, as needed, to ensure the business achieves improved customer satisfaction while minimizing waste and managing the cost-to-serve.

• Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, supply chain, chemistry, business, etc.) or 15 years of experience in supply chain leadership roles
• 5 years of experience within supply chain, operations or logistics discipline in a manufacturing environment
• ERP Experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QAD)
• Excellent critical thinking and project management skills with the ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping, and data analysis
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Strong client service and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to all levels of an organization
• Strong financial acumen

• MBA or advanced degree
• Previous leadership experience
• Supply chain management or other industry relevant certifications
• MRP and scheduling adoption in a manufacturing environment within an ERP system
• Experience in the medical device or medical contract manufacturing industry
• Integrated Business Process experience
• QAD experience

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Nearest Major Market: Corona
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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