Director of Supply Chain

San Jose, CA • Supply Chain Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionDirector of Supply ChainFull-time | Permanent Salaried | $190K - $240K*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.About Us:Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.About this Opportunity:The Director of Supply Chain will have responsibility over the Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics teams for 3 California-based (San Jose, Rancho Cordova, Stockton) Vantedge Medical sites. This role will need to have a deep focus on building structured and sustainable supply chain processes and solutions. We are looking for someone who is process focused, who collaborates well with others, has attention to detail, can aggressively drive improvements, takes ownership, and has high internal expectations.Responsibilities:Process and Technology DevelopmentAbility to identify gaps and improvementsLead best practice solutions that improve on-time delivery and other operational metricsEvaluate current use of MRP system and drive best practice use to ensure reliable demand and supply signalsEnsure defined and accurate master data that drive reliable MRP signalsPlanningExecute production scheduling processes related to work order releases, management, sequencing, visual management, and frozen scheduleExecute production scheduling processes related to daily production attainment and accountability across functionsEnsure execution of capacity (equipment and labor) planning and dispatch reporting across sitesManage inventory PFEP and drive site projects to reduce inventory levelsDevelop standard and ad-hoc supply/demand analyses to support projects or customer inquiries/commitmentsPurchasingExecute purchasing processes related to purchase order releases, buyer exception messages, and vendor performance managementStrategic SourcingProactively identify indirect and direct purchasing cost savings projects, track savings, and mitigate cost increasesSupport NPI and estimating in RFQs to suppliers for large projectsConduct Quarterly Business Reviews and utilize Supplier Scorecards to improve and monitor performanceDevelop long-range commodity strategies in alignment with strategic business objectivesCollaboration / Problem-Solving / StrategyCollaborates in a proactive manner with production, engineering, and quality to develop and implement site improvementsDrives consensus building, clear focus, and follow-through on executionDevelops site supply chain strategy and effectively communicates to team and across functionsLogisticsEvaluate and implement optimized warehouse design and operationsEnsure on-time receiving, kitting, and shipments to customersEstablish cycle-time program and maintain 95%+ IRATalent DevelopmentCoaches and develops supply chain talent bringing a structured approach to talent developmentRegularly reviews supply chain org to identify needs and gaps; acts quickly on identified changesDefines roles and responsibilities, sets clear expectations, and supports team in conflict resolutionTrain and coach teams on use of MRP system and planning, purchasing, and logistics processesCoach planning teams on proactive planning collaboration and approachesDevelop appropriate standard work and SOPs related to job dutiesIdentify and develop tools and/or accountability methodologies to ensure process adherenceCustomer CommunicationPrimary communicator to strategic customers on capacity and supply related projects or requirementsSupply Chain Center of Excellence (COE)Active participant in development of supply chain strategic imperatives including data analytics and S&OPWorks collaboratively with corporate supply chain COE team on implementing best practices and improving supply chain maturity RequirementsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or related field required10 years’ experience in supply chain5 years’ experience in production planningStrong history of process developmentDemonstrated change management and transformational change experienceStrong communicator internally and externally; able to address and resolve problems and conflict with easeAbility to strongly influence teams cross-functionallyAbility to use data and standardize the use of data to drive improved decision-makingAbility to travel up to 20% primarily to Rancho Cordova and Stockton sites including some supplier visits (primarily local)