Director, Supply Chain & Instrumentation Operations

Scanlan International, Inc., is a medical device company specializing in the highest-quality surgical instruments. Now in our fourth generation, the Scanlan family continues its dedication to providing the best surgical instrumentation available anywhere in the world. We are seeking a Director, Supply Chain & Instrumentation Operations to join our organization and continue this commitment.

The Director, Supply Chain & Instrumentation Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the company’s global supply chain and instrumentation support functions, including demand planning, purchasing, outsourced international manufacturing, supplier management, and instrument repair operations. The role is responsible for ensuring the reliable, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products and services that support business objectives and customer needs.

Serving as the primary liaison between the company and its external manufacturing and supply partners, the Director develops and manages key supplier relationships to ensure product availability, quality, and performance, as well as continuous improvement. This role drives operational excellence through effective supplier management, material planning, risk mitigation, process optimization, and workflow integration across the global supply chain.

The Director leads cross-functional collaboration among demand planning, purchasing, operations, quality, service, and supplier partners to align priorities, improve efficiency, and support sustainable business growth. Through strong leadership and strategic oversight, the role advances supplier performance, operational reliability, innovation, and scalability across the organization.

This position is based out of our headquarters office, south of downtown St. Paul. We welcome an on-site work environment Monday through Friday. This role reports directly to the COO and has 5+ direct reports. Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

What You’ll Do As A Director of Supply Chain & Instrumentation Operations

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Lead global supply chain operations, including demand planning, purchasing, outsourced international manufacturing, supplier management, and inventory planning.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that improve efficiency, optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, mitigate risk, and ensure reliable product availability.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, sales, marketing, quality, and other cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with organizational objectives and business growth initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and operational reporting to drive accountability, measure performance, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Direct procurement activities, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance management.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, artisan partners, and outsourced manufacturing providers to drive quality, innovation, reliability, and long-term value creation.
• Partner with suppliers to strengthen capabilities, ensure compliance with evolving regulatory and quality standards, and support the modernization and long-term viability of small, generational artisan businesses

Inventory Planning, Logistics, Order Fulfillment & Risk Management

• Lead demand forecasting and inventory planning processes to balance supply with business requirements and minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and operational disruptions.
• Oversee transportation, distribution, and logistics activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable product delivery.
• Oversee the coordination and fulfillment of daily instrumentation orders in partnership with Traffic and Customer Service managers to ensure accurate and efficient order processing.
• Manage demo case and wet lab inventories, ensuring inventory accuracy, availability, and operational readiness.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning, supplier diversification, and the development of contingency strategies to maintain business continuity.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes, systems, supplier networks, manufacturing operations, and repair workflows to enhance operational performance, scalability, and sustainability.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements through effective processes, controls, and documentation.

Manufacturing Engineering Oversight

• Provide leadership and direction to manufacturing engineering resources, including oversight of time studies, workflow analysis, process improvement initiatives, and facility layout optimization to improve productivity and operational…