SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Supply Chain Manager will provide leadership to define, implement and optimize the supply chain strategies and objectives that will support the Paragon Medical business plan. A successful candidate will depend upon strong experience and knowledge of S&OP processes, ERP, procurement, planning and supply chain systems to evaluate the competitiveness of the supply chain and will lead improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, track and report key indicators of functional performance
• Lead effective monthly supply reviews to support meeting customer demand
• Create or maintain the supply chain and inventory performance reporting and tracking processes to ensure leadership has accurate and useful information
• Collaborate with project management to ensure an effective resource utilization, planning and execution of projects that are in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the identification of risks and opportunities for complex proposals and Supply Chain matters
• Assess current state and maturity of Supply Chain policies and procedures, evaluate risks and prioritize areas of opportunity
• Design and implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, new product development and cost reduction strategies
• Drive effective change management and communication activities for new and changing Supply Chain policies and procedures
• Maintain an awareness of current industry trends and conditions that affect suppliers, cost of goods and pricing that may have operational or strategic implications for the company

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Understand the linkages in Supply Chain from demand planning through delivery to customer
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively across functional lines without formal authority
• Collaborate effectively with regional supply chain, procurement, commercial, customer service, finance, logistics and technology to deliver results
• Results-oriented, demonstrating strong facilitator and influencing skills to be able to drive a team towards a final decision in an environment with high levels of ambiguity, complexity and risk

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, engineering or other technical major preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a combination of the following functional areas: Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning and/or Strategic Sourcing
• Experience with SIOP planning, master scheduling, detailed scheduling, materials planning, inventory management, supply chain management
• Experience working in a complex organization and achieving results through leveraging internal and external partners
• Experience working with distributed teams

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. May be required to climb stairs. Must regularly be able to pull and push up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low, in some areas.

EEO Statement

Paragon Medical, a division of MW Industries, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.