Supply Chain Director

Brief Description

At Norwood Medical, we manufacture the precision components for complex devices that help surgeons improve patients' lives around the world. As our Director of Supply Chain, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring our global supply chain is resilient, efficient, and scalable while supporting continued growth across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-paced medical device contract manufacturer where collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus drive everything we do.

As Director of Supply Chain, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all supply chain functions, including:

• Supply Chain Planning
• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Inventory Management
• Production Planning
• Logistics & Distribution
• Supplier Performance & Development

You’ll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to ensure materials and products flow efficiently while meeting customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

• Develop and execute the company's overall supply chain strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to improve forecast accuracy and capacity planning.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate favorable commercial agreements.
• Improve supplier quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead initiatives focused on operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key supply chain metrics and implement actions to improve performance.
• Partner with Operations to support new product introductions, production ramp-ups, and capacity expansion.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, customer, and internal quality requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing business continuity strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance on inventory controls, working capital, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain, or related field, leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, or similar), preferred
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (EPICOR)
• Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.

At Norwood Medical, our work directly impacts patient lives. We combine the agility of a growing organization with the stability of a global medical technology company. Our employees enjoy challenging work, opportunities for professional growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to products that improve healthcare worldwide.

• Meaningful work supporting life-changing medical technologies
• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Opportunity to influence strategy and drive business results
• Professional development and career growth

A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence