What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Extremity Care?
This position works on-site in Franklin, WI.
Purpose
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the planning and purchasing functions for the Tiger Aesthetics Medical Supply Chain team, ensuring efficient operations and strategic supplier partnerships to support business growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
• Manage the purchasing and planning team, overseeing inventory management, forecasting, fill rate optimization, and stock rotations
• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers capable of meeting the demands of a fast-paced environment, negotiating contracts to enhance flexibility, scalability, and to reduce COGS
• Manage strategic relationships with co-manufacturers, holding weekly meetings to address issues and foster long-term collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt swiftly to changes in demand, production schedules, and market trends
• Participate in daily and weekly operational meetings to address adherence to KPIs, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Serve as key team member on software implementations related to supply chain operations
• Partner with regulatory/quality departments to ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications, adapting quickly to regulatory changes
• Maintain a working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 1271, FDA 21 CFR 820, AATB standards, ISO Standards, cGMP/CGTP, other relevant regulations/standards, and internal organizational policies and standard operating procedures
• Review and approve reimbursement requests for operational staff
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to develop leadership in direct reports and department management.
• Establish and monitor objective annual goals for direct reports
• Conduct performance reviews and establish performance improvement plans as needed
• Recruit, interview, and select personnel for hire
• Travel domestically up to 15% to attend offsite meetings, conferences, and support business initiatives
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality for scheduled work hours and meetings. Ensure completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities within defined timeframes
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours during weekdays or weekends with reasonable advance notice to support business/operational needs when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to change, and drive results in a dynamic setting
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and manage relationships with agile and responsive suppliers
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards applicable to the medical device industry (e.g., FDA, AATB, ISO)
• Experience with implementing and optimizing supply chain management software and tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Highest level of ethics and integrity
• Ability to lead and motivate the right behaviors
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, from an accredited college or university required
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management, or related field, required.
• Bachelor’s degree may be substituted to meet up to 8 years of experience requirements
• Clearance of favorable background investigation required
