Director, Supply Chain
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
The Director, Supply Chain will provide strategic leadership for the Metals supply chain network, with responsibility for planning, purchasing, logistics, capacity management, and execution across multiple global manufacturing locations. Operating in a highly technical, process- and machine-driven environment, this leader will oversee the translation of finished goods demand into Metals production plans and capacity scenarios across both internal and external manufacturing operations. They will lead a global team of planning and purchasing professionals while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and supplier partners to ensure alignment between demand, production capacity, material availability, and supplier forecasts.
Job description
How you'll make an impact:
- Plan and direct complex activities (e.g. site procurement, vendor selection and negotiation) across multiple value streams with accountability for successful completion of all deliverables.
- Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, and resolving issues in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams.
- Manage and oversee purchasing, planning, warehousing and control of materials from forecasting replenishment needs to delivery of finished product into finished goods inventory.
- Develop a strategy for the talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
- Identify risk, develop and lead implementation of broad and complex supply chain strategies including negotiations with internal and external parties.
- Identify, validate and implement processes (e.g., supply planning, buyer planning, capacity planning and S&OP) in multiple value streams that align with key business strategies.
- Develop infrastructure including design of training, processes and creation of SOPs.
- Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles and EW Production System (EPS).
- Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities and provide recommendations on solutions.
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field with experience in planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and/or materials management required and skill levels exceeding the requirements of the previous level or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Demonstrated track record in people management or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
What else we look for (Preferred):
- 10+ years of related experience
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry
- MBA
- Certification in related field (e.g., CPM, APICS)
- Lean Six Sigma belt certification
- Proven successful project management leadership skills
- Proficient in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systems including JDE, Advanced Planning Systems working with Demand Flow methodology
- Proven expertise in warehouse and distribution technologies (e.g., RFID, WMS, Bar Coding)
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
- Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
- Expert understanding of planning, purchasing, and logistics procedures
- Expert understanding of related aspects of planning, purchasing, and logistics processes and/or systems
- Expert knowledge of financial mechanism that relates to planning, purchasing, and logistics
- Expert understanding of planning concepts and requirements (e.g., CRP, MRP, Production Scheduling and Sequencing)
- Expert understanding of Sales, Inventory and Operating Planning (SIOP or S&OP)
- Expert understanding of ROHAS and other raw material regulations
- Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR
- Ability to develop and integrate metrics into projects and operations
- Strict attention to detail
- Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues
- Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
- Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
- Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations
- Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs
- Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships
- Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams to implement global enterprise systems
- Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
- Support and solicit input from team members at all levels
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Experience in planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and/or materials management
- Demonstrated track record in people management
- 10+ years of related experience (preferred)
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry (preferred)
- MBA (preferred)
- Certification in related field (e.g., CPM, APICS) (preferred)
- Lean Six Sigma belt certification (preferred)
- Proven successful project management leadership skills (preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related systems including JDE, Advanced Planning Systems (preferred)
- Expertise in warehouse and distribution technologies (e.g., RFID, WMS, Bar Coding) (preferred)
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills (preferred)
- Excellent documentation and communication skills (preferred)
- Expert understanding of planning, purchasing, and logistics procedures (preferred)
- Expert understanding of planning concepts and requirements (e.g., CRP, MRP, Production Scheduling and Sequencing) (preferred)
- Expert understanding of Sales, Inventory and Operating Planning (SIOP or S&OP) (preferred)
- Expert understanding of ROHAS and other raw material regulations (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback (preferred)
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.