Senior Supply Chain Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you a strategic and results-driven supply chain leader with a passion for operational excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead production planning and purchasing operations within our Production organization. This role is primarily focused on production planning, scheduling, and operational cadence, with a complementary emphasis on purchasing and supplier management.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will lead a team of buyers and planners, assume ownership of key supply chain KPIs, and drive continuous improvement across service, inventory, and cost. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse leadership to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution while advancing tools, processes, and strategy aligned to Pro-Dex's multi-year business plan. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy balancing strategy with execution, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

JOB DUTIES:

People Leadership & Performance Management

• Directly manage and develop a team of buyers and planners (approximately 7 staff).

• Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability aligned to departmental KPIs.

• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and development planning for all direct reports.

• Coach and upskill team members to support evolving role expectations and future-state planning capabilities.

• Lead change management initiatives related to role transitions, process improvements, and system enhancements.

Planning Processes

• Lead day-to-day production planning and scheduling activities in support of machining, inspection, and downstream operations.

• Prepare and maintain analytical models to support smooth production planning, capacity planning, and labor forecasting.

• Analyze and assess the impact of schedule changes, constraints, and critical path disruptions; develop alternative plans and risk mitigation strategies and communicate impacts to stakeholders.

• Develop and apply optimization methodologies to balance service level, inventory investment, and resource utilization.

• Maintain a rolling production forecast to support labor requirements and production equipment utilization.

• Develop, lead, and coordinate a structured Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, including preparation, facilitation, and reporting of monthly IBP meetings.

• Lead new product introductions and transfers, ensuring accurate ERP/MRP signals, data governance, and alignment with operational excellence practices.

Purchasing Processes

• Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts in compliance with internal standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts to reduce purchase variances and support profit objectives.

• Implement and maintain data collection and reporting to track supplier performance and internal production metrics.

Vendor Development

• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and vendors based on quality, capacity, cost, support, and reliability.

• Manage the vendor and supplier selection process using defined evaluation criteria and total cost of ownership (TCO) considerations.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.

• Drive and manage a cost-savings funnel aligned to enterprise and multi-year business plan objectives.

• Develop dashboards and reports to present spend analysis, supplier scorecards, and supplier performance trends.

• Execute cost-reduction initiatives across materials, freight, and expedite spend to support enterprise financial targets.

• Support purchasing strategy development in alignment with operational and financial objectives.

Quality Processes

• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements, internal quality standards, and external regulatory requirements.

• Measure and manage supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance.

• Oversee supplier compliance with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulations.

• Prepare and distribute supplier scorecards on an agreed cadence and lead corrective actions as required.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Excel and data analytics skills, including experience building planning and performance models.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Proven leadership experience in production planning within a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Direct people management experience, including performance management and employee development.

• Experience in purchasing and procurement, including supplier negotiations and vendor management.

• Working knowledge of Lean principles, planning methodologies, and MRP/ERP systems.

• Experience leading recurring IBP or SIOP forums.

• ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Experience:

• 8–10 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or procurement within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare manufacturing sector.

• Demonstrated team leadership of a team with multiple disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience delivering improvements in inventory, service level, and cost.

• Experience working with ERP and procurement systems.

• Working knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and other regulatory requirements impacting supply chain operations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• Master's degree or advanced certification (e.g., CPSM, APICS, Six Sigma) is a plus.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute and employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time