Director, Supply Chain Transformation - Care Delivery

Fresenius Medical Care • Waltham, MA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director Supply Chain Transformation is responsible for owning and progressing the delivery of the transformation agenda for the Care Delivery North America Supply Chain. In this global role you will be responsible for setting strategy and the strategic development of the supply chain function. The delivery of critical projects linked to the transformation will be an important part of the role and will define your success. The scope of the transformation includes establishing Demand Planning, Supply Distribution and Inventory Management capabilities. Supported through organizational development, capability building and process & technology enhancements. The wide-reaching scope of the role will require you to work alongside the leadership teams of the VP Supply Chain (CDNA) and the VP Clinical, Supply and Infrastructure Procurement. It will require you to forge strong relationships with the clinical and operations teams to ensure the new organization is adding value and delivering on strategic objectives. The role will lead a team of analysts focused on supporting the transformation and establishing data driven insights and improvements to the Supply Chain. The successful candidate needs to be a self-managing, experienced, thought leader in Supply Chain, a content expert with the ability to influence those around them.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12-15 years’ professional experience
• Learned craft through experiences in Procurement, Management Consulting and International organizations
• Shown the ability to think strategically, conceptualize and ultimately translate plans into compelling messaging
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 12-15 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, consulting or healthcare operations
• Managerial and Leadership experience
• Solid financial acumen with the ability to assess complex challenges and deliver measurable business outcomes
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to solve complex problems and communicate findings and recommendations in a simplified manner
• Ability to work and think autonomously and collaboratively with a team.
• Show good judgement and pragmatism
• Strong executive presence, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Expert use of spreadsheets, database, presentation and word processing applications are expected.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, global environment with multiple stakeholders across various geographies
• Use data and analytics to support decision making, set direction and define priorities
• Thought leader level in various elements of Supply Chain and have the gravitas to challenge and lead discussions within and outside the function

Nice To Haves

• Secondary degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Have oversight of the various sub-projects that make up the ongoing supply chain transformation, this includes; project management, solution design and delivery, coordination and communication
• Lead a team of Analysts who are dedicated to measuring performance, establishing supply chain transparency, along with cost and risk assessment
• Direct project leads and supports them in the delivery of their projects or workstreams through removing barriers and providing resources or capacity
• Bring best practices and advanced supply chain and procurement approaches to the transformation, ensuring the development of a best-in-class organization
• Provide visibility and reporting of progress, risks and issues for the various sub-projects of the transformation
• Provide strategic support and carry out new or additional special projects on behalf of the Procurement and Supply Chain Leadership
• Lead the development/refresh of the Supply Chain strategic plan and priorities (roadmap) annually
• Develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders to support delivery and value realization
• Support in the development of executive level communications for the VP-Level Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders
• Own the change management agenda for the function, through a ‘customer’ and ‘people’ centric approach that ensures the transformation is embedded sustainably
• Undertaking internal and external benchmarking activities of the Supply Chain function
• Establishes performance management mechanisms for the success of the transformation and the function more broadly

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• parental leave
• potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director