Global Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Globally. Drive Innovation. Make an Impact.

Join Amphenol Alden and Make a Difference in Patient Care Worldwide!

At Amphenol Alden Products (AAP) , what we do matters. Our medical cable assemblies and interconnect solutions help power the technologies healthcare professionals rely on every day. Behind every product is a patient, a family, and an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life.

With roots as a family business more than 90 years ago, Amphenol Alden combines a proud history and entrepreneurial spirit with the resources and opportunities of a global corporation. We are a growing organization that values innovation, teamwork, accountability, and the contributions of our employees.

We believe our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we offer competitive compensation, an outstanding benefits package, work/life balance, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an accomplished, forward-thinking Global Supply Chain Manager to lead and strengthen our global supply chain organization. Based at our new Stoughton, MA facility, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact across our manufacturing operations in Massachusetts, Mexico, China, and India .

You will have the opportunity to shape global supply chain strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize resources, improve operational performance, and build consistent processes across our international manufacturing network.

Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help position Amphenol Alden for continued growth while ensuring we deliver the quality, service, and value our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Global Supply Chain Operations: Provide strategic leadership and functional direction across all manufacturing locations, ensuring alignment of purchasing, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier management.
• Drive Global Planning & Execution: Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, translating customer forecasts and business priorities into actionable production, capacity, and material plans.
• Develop Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Establish and execute global sourcing and commodity strategies that leverage total company spend, optimize the supplier base, reduce costs and lead times, and strengthen supply continuity.
• Build Strong Supplier Partnerships: Develop a high-performing global supplier network focused on quality, delivery, cost, capacity, technology, and responsiveness. Establish supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and improvement plans.
• Strengthen Planning & Inventory Management: Establish consistent global MRP and ERP disciplines, improve forecast accuracy and material planning, and optimize inventory levels while supporting customer service and working-capital objectives.
• Optimize Global Logistics: Oversee material flow throughout the global network, including intercompany supply, freight strategies, import/export requirements, and critical shortage resolution.
• Manage Supply Chain Risk: Identify potential supply disruptions, single-source dependencies, and capacity constraints while developing alternate sourcing strategies and business continuity plans.
• Support New Product Introductions & Transfers: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to ensure supplier readiness, material availability, capacity planning, and successful product launches and manufacturing transfers.
• Drive Performance & Continuous Improvement: Establish global supply chain KPIs and lead initiatives to improve customer delivery, supplier performance, inventory turns, lead times, logistics, and cost savings.
• Develop Global Talent: Build organizational strength through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and sharing best practices across international locations.
• Support Business Growth: Partner with site leaders on strategic business planning, make-versus-buy decisions, footprint optimization, and other initiatives that shape the future of our global operations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, materials, sourcing, planning, or operations within a Lean, ISO-certified manufacturing environment, including multi-site or global responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading supply chain activities across multiple countries, cultures, and manufacturing locations.
• Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments, including new product development, production ramp-up, and business growth.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, MRP/ERP systems, production and material planning, strategic sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance.
• Proven ability to improve customer delivery, inventory and working capital, supplier performance, lead times, and overall cost through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead through both direct and matrixed relationships.
• A strategic, big-picture mindset balanced with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally to Amphenol Alden facilities and key suppliers as needed.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Experience leading multi-discipline or matrixed supply chain organizations supporting multiple global sites.
• Medical device industry experience, including ISO 13485 or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP), or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Experience with global supplier development, low-cost-region sourcing, manufacturing transfers, and supply chain risk mitigation.

Why Join Amphenol Alden?

We believe great people deserve a great place to work. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional success, financial future, and overall well-being.

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employee discounts and company-sponsored activities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• The opportunity to lead a global organization and make a meaningful contribution to products that support patient care worldwide.

Ready to Lead What's Next?

If you're a strategic supply chain leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving complex challenges, and driving results across global operations, we'd love to hear from you!

Join Amphenol Alden and help shape the future of our global operations while making a difference in patient care around the world.

Amphenol Alden Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.