Supply Chain Manager
Highridge Medical creates the world's most innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to Minimally Invasive Surgery to Core Spine.
Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.
Job Summary:
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the supply planning, new products launch, procurement, and management of orders of medical devices, kits and manufacturing services from approved suppliers in alignment with forecasted net requirements for the assigned Product Franchise (i.e. Minimally Invasive System, Complex Spine or Motion Preservation). This is a management role with responsibility to guide and mentor 2-4 more junior Supply Planners. This role is accountable to drive effective supply planning through a deep understanding of both internal and external constraints, analysis of data, assessment/mitigation of risk, and effective problem solving. This role interfaces with Quality, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Finance departments on a global scale to align and achieve organizational objectives (i.e. near perfect operational execution). You will be a trusted advisor that delivers value and fosters innovation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Use statistical methods, historical data, market trends, and predictive analytics to own accurate demand planning forecasts globally for the brands you own in your Product Franchise in partnership with the Commercial and Marketing team.
Own the standard demand planning cycle for the brands you own with sales, marketing, and other relevant departments to gather demand forecasts and market insights (e.g. sales growth, sales declines, brand rationalizations, new product launches, promotions and impact to demand for specific brands).
Manage the advanced planning parameters to ensure optimal net requirements planning.
Own and manage the KPIs (e.g., stockouts, back orders, excess and obsolete inventory, kit turns, working capital, inventory DOH, purchase pace and financial reporting etc.) within your franchise to deliver perfect operational excellence (i.e. develop and execute strategies to address unfavorable results).
Understand warehouse, inventory, and planning data in SAP.
Lead medium complexity sourcing engagements and supplier transfers, including bid evaluations; contract awards based on best quality, price and lead time performance; contract negotiations; and ongoing supplier relationship management activities for materials within your Product Franchise.
Assess supplier capability, capacity, and cost to allocate annual spend to qualified suppliers optimizing service, quality, and cost.
Visit existing and potential supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing processes, capabilities, recent investments, potential for growth, performance trends, etc.
Lead regular supplier production reviews to ensure needed capacity and on-time delivery.
Review net requirements against supply and demand; manage open order exceptions with your Product Franchise and use the information to ensure accurate near perfect operational execution.
Coordinate new supplier qualification activities.
Identify and lead closure of business process gaps; collaborate with stakeholders to drive business process improvement for the supply chain.
Be a team player, and exude, every day, the Highridge Medical Values: Radical Responsiveness, Relentless Grit, and Remarkable Results.
Professionally present information orally and in written format (i.e., MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with company policies and practices.
Other duties as assigned.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities):
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Ownership and accountability of results.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of procurement and supply chain best practices.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or data analysis.
Experience with SAP.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar.