Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Senior Manager, Supply Chain (Manufacturing)

Location: On-site | U.S.

-based manufacturing facility
Industry: Regulated manufacturing (medical, life sciences, or advanced industrial)

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager of Supply Chain to lead end‑to‑end supply chain operations for a high‑volume manufacturing site. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier management
, while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure uninterrupted production and best‑in‑class service levels.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with full accountability for site‑level supply chain performance and continuous improvement.

• Own end‑to‑end supply chain execution for a manufacturing facility, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and production scheduling
• Lead direct procurement activities
  , ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost discipline
• Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / SIOP) processes to balance demand, supply, capacity, and inventory
• Establish and track KPIs and performance metrics related to service levels, inventory health, forecast accuracy, and supplier reliability
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to support:
  • New product introductions
  • Product lifecycle transitions
  • Capacity and long‑range planning
• Identify risks across the supply chain and lead mitigation strategies to prevent production or service disruptions
• Lead, develop, and mentor a multi‑functional supply chain team
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise strategy
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supply chain issues impacting operations or customer commitments

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10-12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading S&OP / SIOP processes
• Strong background in:
  • Procurement and supplier management
  • Inventory planning in complex, regulated environments
  • Cross‑functional leadership within matrixed organizations
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or comparable platforms preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change
• Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar) strongly preferred

• Global manufacturing or supply network exposure
• Experience managing serialized, batch‑controlled, or shelf‑life‑constrained inventory
• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS (CSCP/CPIM), or similar certifications
• Master's degree or MBA