Director, Supply Chain - International

Description

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech indus-tries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-genera-tion solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to Biomerics' values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and the patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment and accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-fo-cused corporate culture prioritizes building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers and our team members.

Job Description

Biomerics is seeking a collaborative leader for the role of Director, Supply Chain – International, to spearhead our international business in its next growth stage for our 2 Costa Rica locations, Alajuela and Cartago. Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, this role requires experience in driving strategic and value-creation initiatives, enhancing supply chain and procurement effectiveness, reducing risk, and increasing efficiency/profitability across the organization. As a true partner to the VP of Supply Chain and Senior Leadership Team, this role will have a prominent voice in strategic decision-making and operate with significant autonomy.  

The Director, Supply Chain - International  must be an energetic leader with strong capabilities across Biomerics’ core supply chain functions (planning, system knowledge, Product to procure and product to make) and can be tactically hands-on when needed while maintaining a strategic view. ?The Director of Supply Chain must have a strong drive and track record of creating value across multiple vendors, increasing efficiency, and instilling a culture of excellence, rigor, urgency, and continuous improvement. The incoming Director of Supply Chain must have an appreciation and respect for the entrepreneurial culture that propelled Biomerics to its current position to preserve the most vital parts of this culture while adding a degree of professionalization and sophistication via systems, processes, and accountability to performance.? 

Responsibilities  

• Develop both short-term and long-term Supply Chain and Procurement Plans, including specific action items, key improvement goals and metrics, and related KPIs to enhance capabilities, reduce risk, and increase efficiency/profitability to achieve Company objectives. 
• Oversee and manage purchasing/sourcing compliance, operational forecasting, manufacturing demand planning, and supply chain coordination to achieve quality and delivery requirements, increase facility throughput, reduce costs, and optimize inventory investment. 
• Oversee and manage multi-site operations, ensuring timely execution, realization of financial benefits, and corresponding supply chain management 
• Drive implementation and provide executive leadership for the International Group Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP) process 
• Determine the ideal organizational design to achieve objectives, including the proper coordination and pooling of purchases across the newly integrated organization 
• Negotiate with current and potential vendors for the purchase of raw materials, equipment, parts, and services to achieve the best possible value, quality, and terms. • Continuously assess market conditions and source new vendors to manage the company’s cost management strategy 
• Identify and lead VA/VE (value analysis/value engineering) projects across the supply base. 
• Optimize rough cut capacity plans and master scheduling processes to create efficient material flow within and between manufacturing facilities, improving OTIF and driving the realization of the monthly sales budget.? 
• Drive focused efforts to improve inventory turns across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory 
• Work with the plants to establish purchasing policies and ensure compliance with these standards. 
• Establish account credit and terms with the supply base. Drive supplier-owned inventory programs, including consignment and VMI. 
• Audit facilities to ensure compliance with