Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations

ICU Medical - Southington, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Southington, CT

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of plant materials flow, ensuring that materials are purchased, manufactured, moved, received, and shipped on time. This role involves leading internal planning processes, production scheduling, capacity planning, procurement, warehouse operations, and inventory management for the plant, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the plant's Supply Chain operations.
• Support global planning program to optimize supply chain efficiency and align it with overall business objectives.
• Communicate risks in the raw material and subassembly plans that could impact finished good output targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate production planning and inventory management.
• Participate in strategic planning for future capacity and align supply chain strategies with long-term CAPEX planning.
• Drive decision-making processes to balance supply and demand, optimize inventory levels, and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Directly manage and collaborate with dedicated managers/supervisors regarding plant warehousing, material handlers, plant planning, and purchasing.
• Implement inventory management strategies to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in materials handling, planning, and procurement.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Perform analysis of net requirements, capacity constraints, and material requirements to drive production plan.
• Drive improvements and function as key owner of KPI metrics associated with service to customers.
• Work with global supply chain team to establish and implement best practices related to planning, scheduling, purchasing, and material control.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the materials management team.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies for existing items and new products.
• Coordinate and proactively communicate supply shortages and plans for recovery with global planning teams.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by implementing plant safety objectives.
• Provide strong leadership to the materials management team, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with HR to identify talent needs and ensure adequate staffing.

Requirements

• BS degree in Supply Chain Management, business or related discipline.
• 8 - 10 years' experience with 3-5 years in a managerial capacity in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.