Global Operations Supply Chain Director

Job Description:

The Global Operations Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing Ormco’s end-to-end global supply chain across multiple manufacturing sites. This role integrates strategic leadership, global materials management, production planning, logistics, regulatory compliance, supplier management, and continuous improvement to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and customer‑centric supply chain.

The Director will drive operational excellence through advanced planning systems, EBS methodologies, digital transformation, and strong cross‑functional engagement. This position requires deep expertise in medical device operations, global logistics, inventory management, and regulatory frameworks, as well as proven success leading global teams in a dynamic environment.

• Develop and execute global supply chain and materials management strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve agility, resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive digital transformation, including AI, IoT, predictive analytics, and advanced planning tools.
• Develop value‑stream strategies and best‑in‑class processes across planning, forecasting, procurement, inventory, and logistics.

• Oversee procurement, planning, logistics, inventory control, and distribution across worldwide operations.
• Lead global PSI / S&OP processes to balance demand, supply, and capacity.
• Ensure global alignment with KPIs, policy deployment, and performance dashboards (e.g., bowler metrics, action plans).
• Direct forecasting, production planning, capacity analysis, and resource requirement modeling.
• Manage department budgets and ensure effective spend control.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global suppliers and third‑party logistics providers.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure adherence to quality, cost, delivery, and compliance standards.
• Implement supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Support new product development by ensuring long‑term supplier and materials readiness.

• Ensure all supply chain practices comply with FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and additional medical device regulations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to support audits, inspections, and CAPA activities.
• Champion lean, Kaizen, JIT, and DBS methodology across global operations.

• Oversee detailed production scheduling to meet customer delivery and service‑level targets.
• Lead long‑term capacity planning supporting growth, efficiency improvements, and new product launches.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks, labor needs, and equipment requirements; develop strategic investment proposals.
• Standardize planning processes across all sites and product lines.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Finance, R&D, Product Management, Strategic Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Regulatory teams.
• Lead planning and supply chain inputs for NPI, engineering changes, and commercialization.
• Act as a primary liaison for global operations, influencing stakeholders from executives to operational teams.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global supply chain and materials management team.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and workforce scaling.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain management, preferably in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing multi‑site, multi‑plant, and global logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR).
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced analytics tools.
• Deep knowledge of inventory management, pull…