Supply Chain Director

Arcmed

Company:
Arcmed

Function:
Operations

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type:
Full time

Location:

Danbury, Connecticut

Our entire team takes pride in our hard work and diligence to support life‑changing instrumentation. Where others see difficulty, we see opportunity and potential, innovating with level heads and a positive outlook. If you have a drive and are motivated to change the world, come join our team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• 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.

Logistics & Warehousing

• 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.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and review supply‑chain KPIs covering delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and service.
• Demonstrated success in driving cost, service, and working‑capital improvements.
• Drive standardization of processes, metrics, and governance across sites or regions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision‑making, and operational excellence.
• Lead or support initiatives to improve procurements processes, while strengthening compliance, support cost‑reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop supply‑chain leaders and teams across planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning, skills development, and talent engagement.
• Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration and clear communication at all levels of the organization.
• Work as directed by Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, and TRAININGS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Excellent ability to communicate in English both verbally and in‑writing.
• Extensive experience in all…