Supply Chain Director

JOB SUMMARY
*** MUST HAVE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE***

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic leadership, design, and execution of the end‑to‑end supply chain function, ensuring reliable delivery, optimal cost, controlled inventory, and strong supplier performance in support of business and customer requirements. This role is hands on, providing full‐scale direction at our U.S. facilities across planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, warehousing, and supplier management, translating business strategy into scalable supply‑chain capabilities.

• We provide technology and supply chain solutions for the design and manufacture of precise fluid handling components for diagnostic and analytical instruments.
• We improve patient outcomes by helping solve the world’s toughest diagnostic and analytical challenges.
• We will be the recognized leader in helping engineers, scientists, and doctors to solve the world’s toughest diagnostic and analytical challenges.
• We always act with intention and drive to achieve our purpose.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and diverse opinions make us stronger.
• We are unafraid to make timely decisions, and we empower our people to make decisions, execute them and move forward.
• We value people and take the initiative and hold themselves accountable.
• Challenging the status quo helps us grow. Look for and call out improvements.

• Develop and execute the supply‑chain strategy aligned to business growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and influence at senior leadership level.
• Provide extensive leadership experience in the end‑to‑end supply‑chain management within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Translate corporate objectives into measurable supply‑chain goals, KPIs, and execution plans.
• Lead long‑range planning for capacity, sourcing, inventory, and logistics to support current and future demand.
• Cross‑function collaboration with S&OP, planning (demand & production), quality, and finance teams.
• Establish policies for inventory optimization, safety stock, and working‑capital management.
• Ensure alignment between forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Drive improvements in MRP effectiveness, data accuracy, and planning discipline.
• Implement & maintain Kanban material management for our key customers ensuring production readiness.
• Lead sourcing and procurement strategies across direct and indirect materials.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk assessments, and escalation management.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with our MRP system, tracking their delivery performance and resolving supply issues.
• Support business continuity through dual‑sourcing, supplier development, and risk‑mitigation planning.
• Where needed, working with global import and exports to ensure we receive our materials In‑Time and In‑Full.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation efforts for all materials, including critical or high‑value materials, components, and services.
• Supporting business continuity by evaluating alternative suppliers, assessing supply risk, and contributing to mitigation plans when disruptions occur.

• Strong background in planning systems (MRP/ERP), supplier management, inventory control, and logistics.
• Provide oversight of warehouse operations, logistics, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities.
• Ensure efficient material handling, storage optimization, and on‑time customer shipments.
• Champion safe working practices and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Support site layout, material‑flow design, and logistics network optimization.
• Understanding of global import and export requirements, possessing the ability to communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure delivery.

• Establish and review supply‑chain KPIs covering delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and service.
• Demonstrated success in driving cost,…