• Develop and execute operating objectives for the Materials organization
• Manage all aspects of the materials management process (replenishment, requisitioning, delivery, receipt, and internal distribution of product)
• Manage inventory levels while maintaining or exceeding service levels and achieving materials productivity targets
• Ensure KPIs meet or exceed targets relating to inventory turns, backorders, internal turnaround times, inventory accuracy, and productivity
• Utilize Lean tools to drive reductions in supply costs, perform Value Stream Mapping to identify and improve processes
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks related to materials to prevent operational delays
• Act as liaison between the Corporate Purchasing Operations Center and requisitioners by reviewing requisitions, tracking open orders, resolving backorders and other issues, managing supplier relationships, handling returns and damaged goods, etc.
• Interface with the regional leadership team to support key initiatives such as new business acquisition, platform changes, facility startups, and facility consolidations
• Collaborate with the Corporate Procurement group and regional leaders to develop systems and processes to enhance supply management
• Lead the identification of excess and obsolete inventory items and develop disposition actions
• Utilize ERP Systems to manage inventory and replenishment processes
• Ensure compliance with internal and government regulations and standards
• Create strategies to deliver quick wins and generate business value, identify and implement short- and long-term strategies related to materials management and inventory control

Skills: Materials Management, Inventory Control, KPI Management, Lean Tools Utilization, Bottleneck Resolution, Supplier Relationship Management, ERP Systems Proficiency, Strategic Collaboration

• Master scheduling, production planning/coordination, shop scheduling and dispatching, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting.
• Approves quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
• Responsible for planning, reviewing, and developing MP&C and SCM procedures and personnel.
• Coordinate production control and materials functions using enterprise resource planning systems.
• Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
• Review and approve internal and detail schedules, and report overall status of progress and performance.
• Through subordinates, responsible for planning the release of manufacturing orders and purchase requisitions.
• Hold production status meetings. 
• Interact with counterparts, both in and out of the materials area, to establish priorities, identify problem areas, and recommend corrective action.
• Review reports for integrity of data and initiate corrective action for incorrect information.
• Prepare quotations and cost to complete estimates.
• Determine appropriate action to offset schedule slips, material shortages
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Supports five-year strategic planning process, including product delivery, sales and manpower planning.
• Reviews/approves adequate plans to ensure meeting the Company's goals.

Skills: Master Scheduling, Production Planning, Material Requirements Planning, ERP Systems Proficiency, Manufacturing Performance Reporting, Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Cost Estimation

• Managing the day-to-day operations for material planning, new product sourcing and/or supplier quality management resources.
• Accountable for inventory availability impacting time delivery and overall fill rate
• Accountable for inventory availability supporting production
• Responsible for ERP system parameter management and material planning performance
• Project management of specific sourcing initiatives in close co-operation with Engineering, Marketing and Sales
• Generation of project plan and agreed content with Stakeholders.
• Ensure project progress is in line with the requirements of the plan.
• Contribution of appropriate personal expertise to facilitate the delivery of the project.
• Introduction of specific expertise where required
• Assessing strategic sourcing decisions such as outsourcing through data-driven financial return analysis.
• Develop regional supply-based expertise - maintain a broad view and strong understanding of regional supply opportunities and specialty capabilities, ensuring the business benefits from lowest total costs at acceptable and manageable levels of risk.
• Identify and recommend potential suppliers – lead team to qualify against the Company’s requirements.
• Facilitate transfer of definitive purchasing specification from Business Unit to supplier.
• Conduct or facilitate supplier price and contractual negotiations.
• Supplier development - utilizing best practice tools and techniques including assessment, improvement and measurement processes.

Skills: Material Planning, Inventory Management, ERP System Management, Project Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Qualification, Regional Supply-Base Expertise, Financial Analysis

• Directs production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.
• Manages and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
• Coordinate the resolution of equipment and supply quality and service problems with vendors.
• Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect the accurate value of inventory.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
• Coordinates with purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Directs production planning and scheduling based off sale forecasts.
• Lead and develop a highly talented supply chain leadership team by providing direction and guidance as well as setting clear performance expectations and coaching for excellence
• Work with senior leaders to accomplish organizational goals
• Collaborate with other divisions such as field operations and finance to drive cross-functional alignment
• Led team to identify opportunities to develop, improve, or simplify processes, guidelines, and policies for effective supplier management practices, order fulfillment, inventory management, and logistics activities

Skills: Inventory Management, Timely Delivery, Shipping Oversight, Storage Optimization, Inventory Procedures, Vendor Coordination, Cost Reduction, Team Leadership

• Provides leadership and vision for staff of Supply Chain Services and is responsible for developing a strategic approach to supply chain operations.
• Assume and assure the overall success of the department with a focus on materials management/logistical services including, but not limited to, department inventory management, asset inventory management, distribution, purchasing, mail, copy services, transportation, fleet management, value analysis, strategic sourcing, and contracts management.
• Research purchasing options, monitor inventory, negotiate pricing, order supplies, supervise staff responsible for receiving and disbursement of shipments and deliveries, and direct and recommend purchases within designated purchasing group organization (GPO) and authority. 
• Coordinate staff development to include: recruiting, retaining, orienting, training, re-training, evaluating and department personnel. 
• Participate in department committees and teams to develop and implement short and long-term goals for the department individually and for the system. 
• Document plans, actions, implementation and results in meeting minutes and/or scheduled reports. 
• Observation of possible safety hazards and maintenance of a safe working environment. 
• Work in partnership with and serve as a focal point for communication with administration, physicians and staff along with outside agencies or contractors. 
• Collaborate effectively with senior leadership, directors, managers, physicians and staff to achieve cost-effective quality outcomes
• Providing organization-wide leadership to manage all aspects of the supply chain in support of the facility, including cost reduction across the organization,
• Managing vendor and group purchasing organization relationships to provide effective outcomes and value, researching, ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing supplies in a cost-effective and timely manner, and
• Providing oversight and direction in all activities related to supply chain activities, including but not limited to, medical/nonmedical supplies management, capital equipment, and contract compliance.

Skills: Strategic Leadership, Materials Management, Inventory Oversight, Staff Development, Goal Setting, Documentation, Safety Compliance, Stakeholder Collaboration

• Experience in materials management, production planning, or purchasing including at least a leadership role
• Completion of CPIM, CSCP or other materials management certification
• Prior experience with ERP, MRP systems
• Working knowledge of customs compliance 
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with team members, other departments, and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with customers, contractors, and vendors
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables with an appropriate sense of urgency
• Effective people management skills to lead, motivate and coach team members
• Well-organized and able to work independently and direct the work of others
• Entrepreneurial work ethic and willingness to be flexible and adaptable think and work beyond job title
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications: BA in Supply Chain Management with 11 Years of Experience

• Possess a balance of both commercial (business) skills and technical expertise, ideally from a purchasing background with experience working in the Chinese and/or Southeast Asian supplier base.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of ERP system management and planning (preferably Microsoft Dynamics)
• Demonstrated success in inventory management through ERP system utilization as one source of information for all functions
• Strong communication skills – effective at all levels of both suppliers and organizations.
• Effective project management skills, including associated tools and techniques.
• Experience in Supply Chain management
• Good working knowledge of quality assurance standards, tools and statistical techniques.
• Sound understanding of international logistics.
• Sound understanding of business finance principles and processes
• Commercial (business) skills and technical expertise

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 7 Years of Experience

• Experience in Operations with progressive materials management, production planning, and procurement experience
• Full understanding of Material Requirements Planning and general ERP systems
• Familiarity with Oracle Bill of Material, Production Planning, Procurement, and interfacing Modules preferred
• APICS (CPIM, CSCM), CPM, or APP certification 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with using spreadsheets and work-related software to the fullest capabilities
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with an awareness of deadlines and responsiveness
• Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts to resolve problems and improve processes - works well in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications: BA in Operations Management with 10 Years of Experience

• Managerial experience in a progressively responsible, supply chain management role.
• Bilingual Spanish/English 
• Strong understanding of end-to-end material flow (supplier, manufacturing, distribution).
• Strong preference for someone with prior experience working for a manufacturer that supplies OEM’s and distributors.
• MS Office proficiency is required, and advanced Excel proficiency
• Practical experience working in ERP or other business planning systems.
• Certified Six Sigma green belt required, black belt 
• Working knowledge of Word/Excel software and knowledge of the physical inventory process.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain management at progressive levels of responsibility 
• Experience should be in varying aspects of supply chain management and in organizations of varying size and complexity.

Qualifications: BA in Logistics with 12 Years of Experience

• GMP/GCP-compliant Biopharma operations experience
• Experience with Master Scheduling, Inventory Analysis and Management, ERP (Oracle) systems, and new product launches.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with other functional groups to achieve business objectives 
• Experience successfully leading transformational change.
• Superior communication skills 
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable and effective working indirectly through others.
• Experience in planning and scheduling management including successful implementation of highly complex business and technology initiatives.
• Experience in managing and influencing people.
• Experience in developing business strategies.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and processes

Qualifications: BA in Industrial Engineering with 8 Years of Experience