Director Global Supply Chain

Travel: 25%We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Global Supply Chain to shape and lead global demand and supply planning for our growing Foot & Ankle medical device portfolio. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to transform our Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) capabilities into a best-in-class engine that drives alignment, resilience, and scalable growth across international markets.Key Responsibilities: The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this role. Other related duties may be assigned to meet business needs.· Lead global supply chain strategy across the U.S. and France, aligning regional operations to a unified vision.· Establish and track KPIs for cost, service, and efficiency.· Build and lead a high-performing global planning team.· Own and optimize the global SIOP process across Commercial, Operations, and Finance.· Align demand, supply, and financial plans.· Lead long-term capacity planning and scenario modeling.· Develop and execute demand forecasting strategies using data, market insights, and analytics.· Improve forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and enhance planning efficiency.· Translate demand plans into supply and production plans considering capacity, lead times, and inventory.· Optimize production allocation across internal and external manufacturing sites.· Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.· Lead executive reviews to communicate plans, risks, and trade-offs.· Ensure alignment on forecasts, supply plans, and business priorities.· Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to support decision-making.· Lead system and process improvement initiatives to enhance planning capabilities.· Identify and mitigate demand and supply risks through scenario planning, safety stock strategies, and supplier diversification.· Implement early warning systems using KPIs and predictive analytics.· Own forecast accuracy and supply plan performance metrics.· Communicate insights, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.· Translate data into actionable business insights.· Monitor market trends and adjust planning strategies accordingly.· Drive continuous improvement through gap analysis and SIOP enhancements.Qualifications:· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).· 10+ years of supply chain experience, including global leadership.· Experience leading global SIOP and multi-site operations.· Background in medical devices, life sciences, or regulated industries (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR).· Strong expertise in forecasting, planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and analytics.· Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.· Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, APICS preferred).· Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.Work environment | Physical demands:· Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.· Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.· Ability to tug, pull, or lift up to twenty (25) pounds.

Created: 2026-05-09