Director OF Supply Chain

Lead the global Business & Supply Continuity strategy for DePuy Synthes, aligned to Global Supply Chain priorities and enterprise risk management expectations. Design and deploy standardized continuity frameworks, governance, and playbooks across manufacturing, distribution, suppliers, and planning functions. Partner with regional and functional supply chain leaders to identify critical risks, conduct impact analyses, and define mitigation and recovery strategies. Oversee crisis preparedness, scenario planning, and response coordination to ensure continuity of supply during disruptions. Integrate continuity and resilience requirements into broader supply chain strategy and transformation initiatives, including network, digital, and operating model changes. Establish metrics, reporting, and executive-level insights to monitor readiness, resilience performance, and continuous improvement. Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders (Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, IT, and Commercial) on continuity priorities and decisions. Lead, coach, and develop a global team and/or extended network supporting continuity and resilience initiatives. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field). Typically 10-12 years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, strategy, risk management, or business continuity within a complex, global environment. Demonstrated leadership at a director or senior leader level, with experience influencing senior stakeholders. Experience conducting enterprise and operational risk assessments. Proven expertise in business continuity, supply resilience, risk assessment, and crisis management. Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate strategy into executable programs. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional leaders and drive risk mitigation initiatives. Experience operating in regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similar) preferred. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Business Continuity and Supply Resilience, with a strong focus on Risk Assessment and Crisis Management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and ensure operational continuity. Highest-signal resume keywords Business Continuity Supply Resilience Risk Assessment Crisis Management Strategic Thinking ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Supply Chain Management Operations Management Risk Management Impact Analysis Crisis Preparedness Scenario Planning Metrics Development Governance Frameworks Continuous Improvement Program Execution Soft Skills Leadership Influencing Stakeholders Coaching Collaboration Communication Industry Keywords Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Global Environment Enterprise Risk Management Regulated Industries #J-18808-Ljbffr