Manager, Supply Chain

About Us

Rockwell Medical (Nasdaq: RMTI) is a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, commercializes, and distributes a portfolio of hemodialysis products to dialysis providers worldwide. Our mission is to provide dialysis clinics and the patients they serve with the highest quality products supported by the best customer service in the industry. We are focused on innovative, long-term growth strategies that enhance our products, our processes, and our people, enabling us to deliver exceptional value to the healthcare system and provide a positive impact on the lives of hemodialysis patients. Our products are vital to vulnerable patients with end-stage kidney disease, and we are relentless in providing unmatched reliability and customer service.

Joining the Team

Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team.  At Rockwell Medical, we work to foster an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.  We foster fresh ideas and encourage our team members to think outside the box.  We are committed to professional development and offer opportunities at every level to make a real difference. Our employees positively impact our company, our customers, and the patients they serve.  We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.  While we are passionate about what we do, we equally value your well-being to ensure you have the opportunity to enjoy what matters most outside of work.  In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement plans and other offerings to support your financial wellness and overall health.  

Job Summary

The Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for leading supply chain activities from procurement through production readiness for dialysis concentrate manufacturing. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials, effective production planning, and execution to support uninterrupted manufacturing in a highly regulated environment.

This position hands off materials and production plans to Manufacturing/Production teams and, upon completion of production and release, hands off finished goods to the Shipping team for downstream distribution.

Principal Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead procurement strategies for raw materials, packaging, and critical components required for dialysis concentrate manufacturing.
• Manages the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.
• Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
• Work with Quality and Manufacturing. Leads supplier selection, performance management, and issue resolution processes to ensure the supplier base meets company needs for cost, quality, delivery and customer service.
• Support supplier audits, change control, and continuity planning for critical materials.
• Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• Negotiates pricing and stocking levels with vendors up to a predetermined amount.
• Develops and establishes policies and procedures for procurement activities.
• Researches vendor products/services with respect to pricing, quality and quantity.
• Identifies and leads cost saving opportunities in the area of plant purchased goods and execute programs to achieve such opportunities.
• Identifies and leads Purchasing Department and planning productivity improvement projects.
• Manages obsolescence issues, ensures alternatives and options are thoroughly investigated and closed in a timely manner to assure continuity of supply.

Demand, Supply & Production Planning

• Translate sales demand forecasts into material requirements and executable production plans.
• Own Material Requirement Planning for raw material, and production scheduling in coordination with Manufacturing leadership.
• Ensure raw material availability and production readiness to prevent manufacturing interruptions.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and plan stability.

Inventory Management

• Own inventory strategy for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods through production completion.
• Establish inventory targets and safety stock levels aligned with service, cost, and risk objectives.
• Ensure accurate inventory controls and reconciliation within ERP/MRP systems.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure procurement and planning activities comply with FDA, GMP, and ISO requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and CAPAs related to supply chain processes.
• Lead supply risk assessments and mitigation strategies for critical materials and suppliers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Handoffs

• Hand off materials and production plans to Production teams to support on-time manufacturing.
• Coordinate finished goods release and handoff to the Shipping team post-production.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams to align priorities and execution.
• Clearly define ownership, accountability, and handoff points across Supply Chain, Production, and Shipping.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Optimize ERP/MRP systems to improve planning accuracy and execution.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, pharma, biotech, or dialysis manufacturing).
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP and FDA requirements related to procurement and production planning. 
• Experience with dialysis concentrates, liquid pharmaceuticals, or batch chemical manufacturing.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or Six Sigma certification.
• ERP experience
• Travel up to 25%