Responsible for driving excellence in Supply Management and Material Management practices nationally.  Supply Management practices encompass inventory management, material handling and materials replenishment across the Enterprise. The National Supply Chain Management Director will have primary responsibility for redefining the inventory management practices, tools and techniques utilized by the organization.

Maybe based out of one of our regional offices:

Clifton, NJ

Marlborough, MA

Pittsburgh, PA

Chantilly, VA

Center-led leadership of Material Management leadership team.Define strategic roadmap and direct the implementation and execution of Material Management practices nationwide through Material Managers.Develop, implement, manage and sustain a company-wide center-led Materials Management strategy with Regional Leadership. Ensure a consistent approach to Material Management delivery and execution.Working across enterprise to define best of breed inventory management practices and develop implementation plans to create a standard process framework for the company. Including deployment of supplier managed inventory and PSC replenishment strategies.Drive standardization of inventory management practices, stocking and replenishment process across enterprise.Define and manage supply management key performance indicator targets (KPI’s)across the enterprise, which allow the company to effectively manage and grow bottom line results. Develop and deploy national training program for materials planning and management to drive functional excellence and improve operational performance.Develop tools, and techniques to optimize inventory levels and assure effective utilization of corporate ERP systems. Support corporate agreement and corporate procurement teams providing supply management expertise on as required basisInteract cross functionally with other NSCO teams

At least 10 years’ experience in purchasing/ supply chain management, operations management

Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a supervisor/manager role

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of the diagnostic testing industry preferredAbility to form strong team-based relationships across the company with internal partners and internal customers, as well as external clientsKnowledge of leading supply chain optimization strategies and techniquesExpert level knowledge of supply chain planning techniques, statistical modeling and forecastingExperience implementing lean principles in an operations environmentExperience with a demonstrated successful track record in strategy deployment in an operations environment

3 direct reports

Four-year degree is required. Concentration in supply chain management, engineering, or quantitative business management.

Masters in operations management or supply management preferred

Black Belt Certification preferred

Business AcumenFunctional/Technical SkillsInnovation ManagementDeveloping Direct Reports and OthersManagerial CourageDrive for ResultsOrganizational AgilityPolitical SavvyBuilding Effective Teams

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.