Supply Chain Director (m/f/d)
Job Title: Supply Chain Director
Location: Hamburg, Germany (hybrid working avilable)
Role Overview:
As the Supply Chain Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the entire supply chain process for our medical devices, ensuring seamless end-to-end operations. You will lead a high-performing team while driving strategies for procurement, production, distribution, and logistics to meet the growing demands of the global healthcare market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
- Oversee demand planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, sales, and regulatory) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvements in supply chain performance.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure the efficient management of supply chain risks, including disruptions and delays.
- Ensure alignment with global regulatory standards and work closely with the quality and compliance teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within the medical device or healthcare industry.
- Proven experience in managing end-to-end supply chain functions, including procurement, logistics, and distribution.
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a focus on developing talent and driving high-performance teams.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking team in the medical device sector.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and patient care.
- Career growth and development opportunities in a global organization.
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