Supply Chain Director Jobs

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Director is responsible for strategic sourcing and logistics in support of global manufacturing. This position manages a team of commodity managers, buyers and logistics professionals for Inogen domestic and a contract manufacturer in Europe. The Supply Chain Director will be responsible for improving PPV, freight costs, delivery, supplier quality through a preferred supplier strategy, savings funnel management, supplier selection and building a high-performance team, while maintaining regulatory compliance. This position will work closely with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing and RA/QA functions to insure a smooth transition of new products from development to production.

Responsibilities (Specific tasks, duties, essential functions of the job)

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Effectively manage Europe contract manufacturing, ensuring on-time shipment to customers, while achieving cost and quality objectives.
• Continuously improve associate engagement through effective leadership, communication and action-planning the annual survey improvement areas.
• Ensure that suppliers and the sourcing team are adhering to regulatory requirements of the FDA, SOX and government trade regulations.
• Improve raw material inventory turns through the deployment of supplier stocking programs, lead-time reduction and vendor-managed inventory (VMI)
• Develop and implement a preferred supplier strategy that improves supply assurance, business continuity, raw material quality, delivery and cost, while meeting the needs of product development & compliance (ROHS, FCPA, FDA, ESG).
• Review, approve and monitor, in collaboration with Quality and Engineering, the selection and retention of qualified suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Participate on New Product Development teams, ensuring the on-time delivery of new products and targeted quality and cost targets.
• Work in collaboration with Engineering and suppliers to identify and take advantage of specific cost reduction opportunities; ranging from simple negotiations associated with demand changes to extensive projects associated with design modifications (VAVE).
• Build an organization structure and high-performing team that can support a growing business.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned.
• Effectively operate within the regulations of a class-2 medical device.
• Improve material standard cost through the deployment of annual cost reduction initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent planning, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership attributes. Ability to manage both individuals as well as projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills & ability to multi task.
• Experienced working with OEM and contract manufacturers.
• Must have strong work ethic.
• Experience with development, implementation and budgetary controls related to custom designed parts and the associated tooling.
• Some traveling is required for supplier selection and management activities.
• Effective conflict resolution.
• Solutions-oriented problem solver.
• Strong manufacturing process and systems knowledge at both the tactical and strategic level.
• Requires up to 15% travel (domestic & international).
• Attention to detail is required.
• Ability to effectively interface with different departments within the company.
• Effective and experienced negotiator.

Qualifications (Experience and Education)

• 6 years management experience, with a minimum of five direct reports, required.
• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in ERP systems, required; Oracle, preferred
• A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• MBA or advanced degree in management or professional certification in manufacturing discipline, preferred.
• 12-15 years’ experience in supply chain management (purchasing, logistics, planning or product development). Including experience in supplier negotiations, new product development processes, project management & VAVE.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline, required.
• Professional designation (CPM, CPIM, or similar SPICS Certification), preferred.
• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office, required.