Supply Chain Director

4 days ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Vericel Corporation Full time
Job Title: Supply Chain Director

Vericel Corporation, a leader in advanced therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets, is seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Director to join our team. This role will be split between our new, state-of-the-art facility located in Burlington, MA and our current location in Cambridge, MA.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Director will be responsible for directing all aspects of the organization's supply chain, including material planning, purchasing, raw material distribution, staff management, and warehousing. This individual will develop departmental objectives and procedures with respect to inventory levels and metrics, manage relationships with key suppliers, external third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and wholesalers, and utilize expertise in field concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure cGMP compliance and promote constant improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
  • Utilize market trends, historical data, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels and minimizing shortages.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Manage operating budget and allocate resources to optimize business results.
  • Direct activities related to controlled materials: material selection, purchase, and inventory control, shipping/receiving, and materials storage.
  • Ensure supply chain continuity to meet company requirements while maintaining acceptable inventory levels.
  • Subject matter expert for organization's ERP system with respect to item data, purchasing, inventory control, and bills of materials.
  • Oversee all aspects of suppliers, including 3PLs, CMOs, and wholesalers.
  • Collaborate with legal to review and implement supply agreements with key suppliers.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators to track the effectiveness of supply chain.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in production operations management or related field.
  • Supply Chain Management certification(s) (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, SCOR-P, CPM, etc.).
  • Minimum of 15 years practical experience in Materials Planning and Purchasing.
  • Minimum of 10 years of organizational leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated record of career progression within field.
  • Expertise with budget, forecasting, and materials management.
  • Experience working in a CGMP/FDA regulated environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise with ERP systems, 3PL, and CMO oversight.
  • Experience with compliant serialization in an FDA DSCSA environment.
  • Highly effective and professional communication skills with employees and supplier representatives at all levels.
  • Established track record of mentoring and developing staff and building high-performing teams.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
  • Travel of up to 20% expected.

Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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