Senior Supervisor, Supply Chain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Strategically and operationally manage a key kit pack-out supplier located in Poland.

• Act as the main point of contact between internal stakeholders, the contract supplier, and essential sub-suppliers.

• Guarantee supply continuity, operational excellence, cost effectiveness, and successful launches of new products.

• Build supplier partnerships that emphasize performance, continuous improvement, and long-term strategic alignment.

• Lead supplier business reviews addressing performance, capacity, quality, delivery, cost, risks, and improvement priorities.

• Create and communicate supplier scorecards while directing corrective and preventive measures.

• Facilitate discussions on contract manufacturing and supplier performance with executive-level supplier leadership.

• Oversee key sub-suppliers, tracking capacity, lead times, and inventory health.

• Identify alternative sourcing strategies and establish business continuity plans.

• Lead comprehensive supply chain readiness for new product introductions and changes within Europe.

• Coordinate launch efforts across engineering, product management, planning, procurement, logistics, and the pack-out supplier.

• Develop and monitor launch timelines, supplier readiness, material availability, packaging validation, and production ramp-up plans.

• Anticipate, evaluate, address, and escalate risks that may impact launches, product availability, or customer commitments.

• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to satisfy demand requirements.

• Monitor supplier capacity and production timelines.

• Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, quality issues, and operational constraints.

• Support inventory optimization while ensuring high service levels are maintained.

• Analyze supply chain metrics and implement actions for improvement.

• Oversee short- and medium-term planning regarding headcount, budget, training, capacity, and systems.

• Select, onboard, develop, manage performance, recommend merit increases, and make promotion decisions for assigned staff.

• Set team priorities, schedules, performance expectations, and resource plans.

• Provide daily direction, coaching, and employee development.

• Coordinate work and resource priorities with senior supervisors and functional leaders.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, Privacy/HIPAA, and all legal and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of 8 years in the Supply Chain industry.

• 2–4 years of experience in medical device manufacturing.

• Experience in an FDA/GMP/ISO environment.

• Experience in managing external manufacturing, fulfillment, or kit pack-out suppliers.

• Proven history of overseeing supplier performance and driving operational enhancements.

• Experience in supporting product launches and new product introductions.

• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in ERP and supply chain planning systems.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional trips to Poland and supplier locations.

• Preferred experience with European supply chain operations and distribution networks.

• Preferred experience managing contract manufacturers and multi-tier supplier relationships.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

• Preferred professional certification such as APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent.

• Experience in medical device manufacturing, technology, electronics, or highly regulated sectors is preferred.

• Required demonstrated experience in directly supervising employees and leading the performance and outcomes of a related supply chain or operations team.

• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM EST.

• Must have authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available from day one.

• Health savings accounts.

• Flexible savings accounts.

• 11 paid holidays each year.

• At least 20 days of paid time off, with accrual beginning on the first day.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Incentive compensation.

• Equity options.

• Equipment provided.

• Remote training opportunities.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Support for employee well-being and professional growth.