Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations

Kestra Medical Technologies•Kirkland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for tactical leadership of Kestra’s supply chain activity for equipment that supports lifesaving medical devices. This position plays a critical role in developing and executing strategies. As a leader they build, maintain, and strengthen key internal and external relationships. This position will work with outsourced suppliers to ensure inventory levels are maintained and manufacturing constraints are accurate and mitigated. This position manages a team of Supply Chain, Planning and Distribution professionals. They work collaboratively and cross-functionally with his/her peers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or directly related experience Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain, or healthcare related focus.
Minimum 15 years direct experience within a regulated, technical, and/or medical device manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading high performing teams who meet and exceed goals.
Demonstrated experience building collaborative cross-functional relationships to execute strategies.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience managing a global supply chain, including logistics, export compliance, and vendor management.
Experience working in a start-up environment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and tactical leadership at the executive level of all supply chain operations activities.
Manage the profit and loss of the supply chain operations.
Develop and execute strategies, systems and processes that support accelerated growth and drive desired performance levels, product quality, predictability, reliability, and responsiveness of the supply chain.
Manage the team to facilitate supply chain, manufacturing, planning, distribution and technical strategies.
Collaborate with other leaders to optimize global manufacturing operations with outsourcing partners including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners.
Work with outsourced suppliers to confirm planning processes are being followed, manufacturing constraints are accurate and feasible production plans are developed.
Continually identify and mitigate risks and monitor resource allocations.
Actively engage as a member of the Kestra Leadership Team.
Support and demonstrate Kestra’s Mission & Core Values.
Directly supervise Supply Chain team members including but not limited to conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and helping to set professional development goals.