Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Edwards Lifesciences • Irvine, CA

3d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain is an individual contributor and technical and strategic subject-matter expert for complex supply chain initiatives supporting the Implant Network. The role shapes supply chain strategy, guides business decisions, and improves operational performance across functions and organizational levels, without direct reporting authority.

The position leads complex, cross-functional supply chain projects from strategy development through implementation, with accountability for business, financial, timeline, and quality objectives. It defines manufacturing-plant volume allocations while considering financial, operational, and regulatory constraints, and partners with manufacturing, quality, finance, and other stakeholders to align priorities with business and patient needs. The role also identifies opportunities to improve product availability, inventory performance, supply continuity, operational efficiency, and working capital; evaluates supply chain risks and opportunities; and translates analyses into actionable recommendations for senior leaders. It establishes project governance, performance measures, and escalation processes, shares specialized knowledge, and mentors colleagues. The role requires proficiency with relevant enterprise resource planning, supply chain planning, analytics, and productivity tools. Employees must follow company rules and requirements, including pandemic protocols and Environmental Health & Safety rules, and take appropriate measures to prevent injuries and pollution and protect the environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and 10 years of previous related supply chain experience, or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria; OR a master’s degree or equivalent in a related field and 8 years of previous related supply chain experience, or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.
• Proficiency with relevant enterprise resource planning, supply chain planning, analytics, and productivity tools.
• Adhere to company rules and requirements, including applicable pandemic protocols and Environmental Health & Safety rules.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success serving as a technical lead for complex supply chain programs and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to influence decisions, establish direction, and drive results across functions without direct authority.
• Recognized subject-matter expertise in one or more areas such as supply planning, inventory management, logistics, distribution, warehouse operations, or supply chain transformation.
• Experience advising senior leaders and translating complex supply chain analyses into clear business recommendations.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, transfer specialized knowledge, and mentor colleagues and project team members.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate operational risks, opportunities, and business impact.
• Experience navigating ambiguity, establishing practical frameworks, and bringing structure to complex supply chain challenges.
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments, including applicable FDA requirements, ISO standards, and quality-system expectations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior lead and subject-matter expert for complex supply chain initiatives for the Implant Network.
• Apply supply chain expertise to shape strategy, guide business decisions, and improve operational performance.
• Plan and lead cross-functional supply chain projects from strategy development through implementation, delivering against business, financial, timeline, and quality objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance to project teams and cross-functional partners without direct reporting authority.
• Define volume allocation to manufacturing plants while considering financial, operational, and regulatory constraints.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, finance, and other stakeholders to align supply chain priorities with business and patient needs.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve product availability, inventory performance, supply continuity, operational efficiency, and working capital.
• Evaluate supply chain risks and opportunities across product lines, regions, or business units, including operational and financial implications.
• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Establish project governance, performance measures, and escalation processes to support execution and accountability.
• Share specialized knowledge and mentor colleagues across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow company rules and requirements, including Environmental Health & Safety rules, and take adequate control measures to prevent injuries and pollution and protect the environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of employees and their families

What This Job Offers

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