Lead Supply Chain Management (LATAM)

Cordis; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordis is seeking a Lead, Operations Integration to provide strategic cross-functional leadership across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, SIOP, Regulatory, Quality, and Engineering to ensure operations readiness for global product launches. The role identifies operational risks and drives faster, compliant commercialization while maintaining supply continuity.

You will partner with Operations leadership to develop scalable manufacturing and supply chain strategies for the next five years, enabling

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with a Master's; or PhD with 3+ years.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing and regulated environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations integration activities supporting NPI and significant product changes.
• Serve as the primary Operations representative on cross-functional innovation and commercialization teams.
• Ensure Manufacturing, Planning, SIOP, Strategic Sourcing, Distribution, Regulatory, Quality, and Engineering are engaged at the appropriate phases of development.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to enable faster, predictable commercialization with quality and supply continuity.
• Identify operational risks early and lead cross-functional mitigation planning.
• Partner with Operations leadership to develop scalable manufacturing and supply chain strategies.
• Develop and manage comprehensive operational readiness plans for global product commercialization.
• Establish and maintain an Operations Integration governance framework.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, governance, and tools.

Skills

Operations leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

NPI / Design Transfer

Regulatory awareness

ERP/PLM experience

Lean Six Sigma or PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Las Visión de Conjunto When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life‑saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.

Las Visión de Conjunto When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life‑saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.
At Cordis, we're teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.
If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you.
We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.

Responsabilidades

The Lead, Operations Integration position provides strategic cross-functional leadership to ensure Operations is fully integrated throughout the innovation, product development, and commercialization lifecycle. The role serves as the primary Operations representative, coordinating engagement across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, SIOP, Strategic Sourcing, Distribution, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Engineering to ensure products are operationally ready for successful global launch.
This position proactively identifies operational risks, facilitates informed decision‑making, aligns cross-functional priorities, and establishes operational readiness that enables accelerated speed‑to‑market while maintaining quality, compliance, and supply continuity.
Responsibility extends through successful commercialization and transition into routine operations with an eye on the 5-year horizon.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Operations integration activities supporting innovation/New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and significant product changes.
• Serve as the primary Operations representative on cross-functional innovation and commercialization teams.
• Ensure Manufacturing, Planning, SIOP, Strategic Sourcing, Distribution, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Engineering are engaged at the appropriate phases of development.
• Drive cross-functional operational alignment that enables faster, predictable commercialization while maintaining quality, compliance, and supply continuity.
• Identify operational risks early and lead cross-functional mitigation planning.
• Partner with Operations leadership to develop scalable manufacturing and supply chain strategies supporting commercialization.
• Develop and manage comprehensive operational readiness plans supporting successful global product commercialization.
• Establish and maintain an Operations Integration governance framework supporting innovation through commercialization.
• Drive continuous improvement of operational integration processes, governance, and business tools.

Calificaciones

Required Qualifications

Requires a minimum 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or equivalent education and experience; Or 6+ years and a Master's degree;Or a PhD with 3+ years experience; or equivalent experience.Where required, the role must hold an appropriate degree in the industry (eg. Legal)

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience within medical device manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, or related disciplines within a regulated environment
• Experience supporting NPI, commercialization, or Design Transfer within dynamic Regulatory constraints
• Broad understanding of Manufacturing, SIOP, Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Distribution, Quality, Regulatory Affairs and Engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without direct authority.
• ERP/PLM experience required.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our teammate's points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.