Bavaria Medizin Technologie GmbH (BMT), part of Lubrizol, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative medical devices, including the first commercial drug-coated balloon. Located near Munich, Germany, with a facility in Sibiu, Romania, BMT offers comprehensive services from R&D to logistics management. They excel in catheter-based technologies and provide private label manufacturing, OEM, and contract services. BMT is dedicated to enhancing lives through cutting-edge medical solutions.

 

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager will lead, coach, and develop a professional customer-facing team, while gaining valuable in-depth experience in the rapidly growing Lubrizol Life Science contract manufacturing business.  The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for providing comprehensive supply chain leadership and support for the site operations in the fields of customer service, planning, scheduling, inventory management, purchasing and logistic. This leadership role will ensure the supply chain operation strategies address safety, quality, customer demand and cost control within the Integrated Business Process Cycle.

 Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:  

Drive a culture of safety, reliability, efficiency, and superior customer experience Coach direct reports, peers and leaders to elevate the knowledge of supply chain by using standard tools, processes, data, and analytics to make the best decisions Develop skills and lead a team of planning, scheduling, customer service, procurement and shipping professionals Develop and establish procurement processes including but not limited to stocking strategies, lead time, process improvements, etc. Optimize the scheduling and planning process to create an efficient plan that manufacturing can execute Ensure alignment between customer service, customers and other internal functions to minimize friction in the process Provide timely and high-quality response to requests and feedback from internal and external customers Embrace and drive Sales and Operations Planning: design and implement supply chain strategies that are closely aligned and integrated with Medical Device operations and business strategies Collaborate closely with the commercial team and operations partner functions to drive customer experience metrics, cost-to-serve targets and margin targets Lead and manage supply chain processes that drive key performance indicators while promoting a high sense of urgency customer-focused culture Manage inventory optimization and inventory control processes, including Non-Working Slow Moving (NWSM) inventory Reduce exposure to supply chain risks through the recognition of trends, root cause analysis, and the implementation of preventive measures When appropriate, review and follow-up on non-conformities, especially customer complaints, to ensure timely resolution, in partnership with Quality and other relevant functions Own and communicate key supply chain topics throughout the site and the larger corporate organization Use reports and develop compelling analyses to support supply chain strategies and business decisions Drive special projects, as needed, to ensure the business achieves improved customer satisfaction while minimizing waste and managing the cost-to-serve

Key Metrics that measure the success of this opportunity: 

Safety People Development Delivered as Requested Plan to schedule attainment Revenue and margin targets

 

Experience and Qualifications:

 

Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, supply chain, chemistry, business, etc.) or 15+ years of experience in supply chain leadership roles 7 years’ experience within supply chain, operations or logistics discipline in a manufacturing environment MRP and scheduling adoption in a manufacturing environment within an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QAD, proAlfa) Excellent critical thinking and project management skills with the ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping, and data analysis Excellent prioritization skills Strong client service and relationship building skills Ability to manage effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment Strong computer skills and data analysis capabilities Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to all levels of an organization Strong financial acumen

 

Considered a Plus:

 

MBA or advanced degree Previous leadership experience Supply chain management or other industry relevant certifications Experience in the medical device or medical contract manufacturing industry Integrated Business Process experience proAlfa experience

 

 

 

Special Skills:

 

Attention to detail, well organized, & capable of multi-tasking Highly motivated and self-driven to positively influence others Ability to work under pressure & accountable to meet established commitments Requires minimal supervision to achieve goals and objectives Leader who positively influences and leads by example to instill respect, teamwork, & comradery in the workplace High sense of urgency

 

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