Supply Chain Manager

ABOUT US

True Digital Surgery, a

B. Braun company, is a World Leader in Computer‑Guided Microsurgery. We combine 3D visualization and guidance software applications focused on improving accuracy, efficiency and outcomes for surgeons and patients. Our medical imaging and guidance system employs advanced real‑time 3D graphic capabilities and proprietary software that is sold to surgeons and hospitals all over the world.

The Manager, Supply Chain will manage all aspects of strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, planning, receiving, logistics, materials management, production scheduling, inventory control and supply planning. The manager will make extensive use of MRP and export data to Excel for creation of dashboards for management reporting.

Salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $167,000. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity and all applicable company benefits.

• Management of the overall process, systems and personnel involved in the strategic sourcing, procurement, receiving, logistics, inventory, materials management and production scheduling of TDS medical device imaging products.

• Master scheduling / demand creation of purchased or manufactured parts, components, assemblies, goods or services based on engineering development schedules, product deliveries and marketing forecast
• Manage sourcing, quoting, negotiating, awarding and documenting purchases for materials and services for electro‑optical‑mechanical components, assemblies and systems
• Management of Strategic Sourcing initiatives such as second source initiatives, cost reduction and quality initiatives

• Manage supplier performance to cost, schedule and quality requirements. Evaluation reporting and corrective action shall occur on a bi‑annual basis.
• Manage inventory to procurement risk and inventory value targets.
• Oversee and coordinate international and domestic shipments of products and marketing materials.
• Manage supplier non‑conformance and RMA procedure.
• Ensure compliance, certification and traceability of Sourcing and Procurement with the documented Quality Management System for medical device companies

• Provide assistance to accounting or other related financial departments to resolve any issues related to suppliers or materials.

• Manage ongoing inventory cycle counts and quarterly inventory in cooperation with finance department

• Communicate order status to program management, project leads and management.

• Manage and develop direct reports to accomplish department goals and individual growth.

• Develop procedures and processes using site wide ERP system to maintain accurate and current information (supplier, costing, inventory, delivery, etc.)

• Other duties as assigned.

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years and a Master’s degree
• Strong understanding of hardware engineering concepts (mechanical, electrical, firmware, robotics, etc.)
• Strong background in hardware NPI, including design controls and phased product development from prototype to manufacturing transfer.
• Proven track record of developing commercialized products. Medical device preferred.
• Technical writing experience (test protocols and reports, manufacturing drawings and instructions, etc.)
• Experience using Arena PLM, Jira, Bitbucket, and other design controls tools.
• Experience with CAD, GD&T, and mechanical drawing detailing (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with PCB schematic and layout design (Altium preferred)
• Experience with medical device development, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance preferred (IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA CFR
  821)

• Typically requires a BS Degree with 10+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and procurement experience, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of management of personnel in a strategic sourcing / supply chain management role
• Intermediate to expert in…