Senior Supply Chain Professional

Senior Supply Chain Leadership Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in shaping and executing end-to-end supply chain strategies.

The Senior Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire flow of goods from raw materials to shipment, coordinating activities like materials management, production planning and scheduling, with the primary goals of supporting customer service and operational objectives.

This is a leadership role that plays a pivotal part in influencing decision-making within the company while translating complex supply chain challenges into actionable solutions.

The successful candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, with experience leading site-level S&OP processes and influencing global teams.

Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Leadership & Strategic Execution
• Lead the development of near- to medium-term production planning strategies that optimize capacity utilization while ensuring agility in response to demand fluctuations.
• Oversee detailed scheduling processes, addressing constraints such as work center availability, material flow, and workforce planning.
• Proactively identify and mitigate bottlenecks, ensuring production continuity while maintaining supply chain resilience.
• Continuously monitor production performance and drive improvements in adherence to schedules, cost efficiencies, and operational KPIs.
• Define materials procurement strategy, ensuring effective purchasing processes and supplier performance management in collaboration with Global Procurement.
• Partner with Global Procurement in supplier negotiations and supplier performance reviews, focusing on cost optimization, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance business continuity and long-term value creation.
• Own plant WIP & Raw material inventory levels, establishing optimal inventory levels to support the business requirements while mitigating risk and driving inventory optimization.

Inventory & Warehouse Leadership

• Define and execute inventory management strategies that optimize working capital while safeguarding service levels.
• Implement robust warehouse management practices, ensuring efficient storage, movement, and handling of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Drive proper labeling and storage procedures to maintain inventory integrity.
• Lead initiatives aimed at minimizing excess, obsolete inventory, and shelf-life risks while maintaining overall inventory integrity.
• Overseeing the receiving process, inspecting incoming materials for delivery quality and quantity.
• Lead site-level S&OP processes and actively contribute to Global S&OP discussions, ensuring proactive demand-supply balancing.
• Own the capacity input into Plant S&OP process, confirm material availability to support the plan, and hold the plant accountable for execution of the plan from production through to delivery to the receiving DCs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership

• Establish strong partnerships with cross-functional leaders to resolve supply chain challenges and enhance operational performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting on supply chain metrics, trends, and areas for strategic improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformational initiatives, leveraging change management principles to ensure successful adoption across teams.

Compliance, Governance, and Cost Optimization

• Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, and ESG-related supply chain practices.
• Development and ownership of Plant Operating Strategy document, detailing out the agreed principles behind different stakeholders in the site.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through optimization of production planning, procurement strategies, and inventory controls.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and financial stewardship within the supply chain function.
• Supporting the development of annual budget plans and periodic updates.
• Fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-engagement working environment.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to connect site-level operations with broader corporate supply chain strategies.
• Inspirational Leader: Proven track record in developing talent, fostering engagement, and driving organizational effectiveness.
• Influencer & Change Agent: Strong ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and lead transformational initiatives. Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate within site Supply Chain Function and with Stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Expertise in analyzing supply chain performance, identifying trends, and implementing actionable improvements. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Cross-Business Unit Leadership: Ability to foster collaboration across Ostomy & Continence Care business units within the site while ensuring alignment with overarching global strategic objectives.

Work Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, or logistics environments.
• 5+ years managing teams of planners and/or schedulers, and buyers in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Expertise in ERP systems (SAP S/4 HANA, PPDS, SAP IBP preferred) with a deep understanding of production planning, scheduling, procurement, and warehouse management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, with experience leading site-level S&OP processes and influencing global teams.
• Proven ability to drive transformation, leveraging continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Healthcare or medical device industry experience preferred.
• Other preferred experience with systems: SAP eWM, Systems Integrations (i.e., conveying systems, labeling systems, etc.)

Educational Requirements:

• BS/BA in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Engineering.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Production Planning Experience.
• Detailed Scheduling Experience.
• Long-range Capacity Planning Experience.
• Warehouse Operations Experience.
• Inventory Management Experience.
• Influencing without Authority.
• Collaborating with global colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• ERP / Advanced Planning Tool knowledge required; SAP S4 HANA & SAP-IBP knowledge preferred.

Local Specifications (English and Local Language):

Fluency in English required.