Program Manager- Supply Chain - MPI

Program Manager
- Supply Chain - MPI

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is an organization focused on helping people live better lives through innovative healthcare solutions. Employees are part of a collaborative culture that values growth, quality, and continuous improvement. With strong career development opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and a mission that truly makes a difference for patients around the world, Arthrex offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

The Supply Chain Program Manager – MPI will serve as the primary liaison between corporate supply chain buyers, manufacturing supply chain teams, and manufacturing engineering to ensure seamless coordination of new product introductions at AMI (MPI's). This role will be the central liaison for AMI MPI-related supply chain activities between INC and AMI sites. The position requires a proactive, self-starting individual who excels at building relationships across multiple functions and locations.

If you can see yourself working and excelling in a culture like ours, join our talented team and help us stay focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the central liaison for the commercialization of AMI MPI-related supply chain activities between INC and AMI sites.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, supply chain, supplier quality, and procurement teams to ensure seamless product launches.
• Define and execute strategic supply chain roadmaps to enhance AMI service delivery, productivity, and quality for new product introductions.
• Participate and report out operations plan's for MPI's in the monthly S&OP meetings.
• Drive supply chain requirements gathering and maintain strategic alignment with internal development teams throughout the MPI process.
• Collaborate with AMI manufacturing engineering and AMI supply chain teams to align production schedules, resource planning, and material flow for new products.
• Document the current supply chain MPI process and work towards enhancing its efficiency. This involves ensuring clarity and compliance across all stakeholders.
• Present data-driven business reviews to senior leadership on AMI MPI progress, including launch readiness and transition plans.
• Drive process improvements to enhance communication, reduce lead times, and optimize resource utilization during MPIs.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to identify risks, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure timely execution of MPI projects.
• Supplier visits to ensure MPI's are on track
• Monitor and report on MPI progress, including material availability, production readiness, and key milestones.
• Travel periodically to manufacturing facilities to support on-site coordination and issue resolution.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing operations, preferably in a regulated industry.
• Proven experience project management or similar cross-functional projects.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• PM certifications are a plus.
• ERP experience.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment

Skills:

• Proficiency in the use of PC and programs, particularly Microsoft Office, SAP, and Power BI.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication

Skills:

• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.
• Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.
• Ability to write and record data and…