Associate Director, Materials Management
Core
Direct and coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and forecasting activities to limit cost and improve accuracy of product supply for patients.
Role type
Associate Director, Materials Management
Builds
Supply chain logistics and inventory flow for manufacturing plant
Domain
Healthcare manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Master Production Schedule execution, customer order management, customs relations, procurement process management, supplier portfolio management, sales and operations planning, inventory analysis, engineering change coordination, IT solution evaluation, customer relationship management
Preferred skills
MBA or higher education, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, conflict resolution, negotiation skills
Technologies
Information technology solutions for tracking and reporting
Responsibilities
Execute Master Production Schedule, manage customer order handling and customs relations, oversee procurement for direct and indirect materials, develop expenditure monitoring tools, monitor supplier performance, coordinate sales and operations planning, analyze inventories to optimize turns and reduce waste, coordinate engineering changes and new product launches, evaluate IT solutions for inventory tracking, maintain positive business relationships with customer key personnel
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities