Senior Supply Chain Manager | Medical Devices | $150K–$160K | Sumter, SC

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager
Location: Sumter, South Carolina (Onsite – Manufacturing Facility)
Industry: Medical Technology / Medical Devices
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Travel: Up to 25%
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Security Clearance: Not Required
Relocation Assistance: Possible for the right candidate
Compensation: $150,000–$160,000 base salary + full benefits
Bonus Eligible: No
Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Overview:

This role is a strategic and hands-on leadership opportunity within a leading global medical technology manufacturer. The Senior Supply Chain Manager will lead the end-to-end supply chain operations for a high-volume manufacturing plant, overseeing planning, purchasing, sterilization, product flow, shipping, and master data governance. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with corporate, regional, and site-based stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Lead procurement of raw materials, components, MRO supplies, and capital equipment.

• Direct issuance of purchase orders and lead resolution of non-conforming materials with supplier quality teams.

• Collaborate with One Company Procurement (OCP) for corporate sourcing compliance and improvements.

Planning & Scheduling

• Align with global supply chain teams to balance plant efficiency with customer demand.

• Evaluate master production schedules and global demand for molded components.

• Drive production plan adjustments and support mitigation strategies for material shortages.

Master Data Management

• Oversee materials control documentation, ISO/QSR/SOX compliance, and ERP data governance.

• Lead process improvement initiatives in SAP and Apriso systems.

Sterilization Operations

• Oversee the operation and optimization of the on-site Gamma sterilizer – the plant’s bottleneck process.

• Liaise with microbiology, corporate sterilization, and assurance teams for SOP alignment and continuous improvement.

Shipping & Logistics

• Ensure talent and processes are in place to support outbound product flow to distribution centers and partner plants.

Leadership of Supply Chain Teams

• Directly manage 3 supply chain managers overseeing inbound, outbound, and planning functions.

• Represent the plant in divisional Integrated Reconciliation Meetings and strategic planning forums.

• Lead strategic initiatives including manufacturing transfers, make vs. buy analysis, and business continuity planning.

Reporting & Strategic Collaboration

• Prepare and analyze capacity reports, forecast alignment, and budget planning documents.

• Coordinate with finance, CI leadership, and marketing to ensure aligned business performance.

• Coach and develop a team of exempt supply chain professionals in line with corporate strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment

• Strong background in planning, procurement, supplier performance management, and logistics

• Proficiency in SAP and Apriso systems

• Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing cross-functional projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of total experience in manufacturing or supply chain operations

• Prior experience managing supply chain disruptions (e.g., raw material delays, port congestion)

• Background in strategic supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and demand forecasting

• Familiarity with ISO, QSR, and SOX compliance requirements

• Continuous Improvement (CI) and transformation experience, including digitalization

Work Environment:

• This is an on-site leadership role based in a non-smoking, regulated manufacturing environment.

• Steel toe, non-slip footwear is required in production areas.

• Jewelry, false eyelashes, press-on nails, and visible dermals are prohibited in production zones for safety and compliance.

Why Join?

• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that supports career growth and development

• Play a key role in ensuring medical products reach global customers safely and efficiently

• Join a company with a strong reputation for ethical operations, innovation, and global impact

• Contribute to critical healthcare solutions and operational excellence at a global scale

Global Process Lead - Kinaxis CoE | Supply Chain Transformation | Remote/Hybrid

Position: Global Process Lead - Kinaxis CoE

Location: Fully remote (if outside 50 miles of Beachwood, OH); Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) for candidates within 50 miles of Beachwood, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Global Process Lead will be a key contributor to a supply chain digital transformation, focusing on the deployment and adoption of the Kinaxis end-to-end concurrent planning solution across the organization. This role involves supporting the solution design, training, and user adoption of advanced planning tools across multiple businesses and departments, helping to align processes and deliver profitable growth through supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and deployment of the Kinaxis solution across the organization, ensuring standardization across all businesses.

• Act as gatekeeper on the central governance board for key functionalities, managing the improvement pipeline.

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify pain points, troubleshoot planning issues, and propose long-term solutions.

• Lead solution design efforts for MTO, MTS, CTO, ETO global templates and participate in implementation cycles.

• Develop playbooks and best practice documentation to ensure consistency and process adherence.

• Conduct training sessions, "show and tell" events, and ensure that end-users are equipped to efficiently run their processes.

• Support global design efforts and ensure that key design decisions in the end-to-end planning process are standardized.

• Prioritize requests, confirm requirements, and develop/enhance processes using best practice solutions.

• Support fit-gap analysis for new businesses and assist with solution design for long-term improvements.

• Travel up to 10-25% domestically and internationally, as needed by business requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• At least 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or Operations Management (Demand Planning, Supply & Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Supplier Collaboration).

• U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship available).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced planning tools like Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP APO/IBP, or O9 solutions.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4, Oracle).

• Experience with large-scale supply chain transformation projects.

• Proven track record in driving user adoption for new system implementations.

• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, from planning to execution and SIOP.

• Project Management experience, preferably using Agile or Scrum methodology.

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $120,075 to $176,110

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of supply chain management. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on solution implementation to drive transformation across the global organization.