Senior Supply Chain Leader - Scale Ops & Inventory

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, seeks a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations to optimize purchased component inventory, lead cross-functional initiatives, and scale supply networks. You will partner with Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement to improve material planning, governance, and technology adoption for growth.

The role emphasizes direct materials expertise, proactive risk management, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Planning, Logistics, or related functions within a global corporation.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional supply chain initiatives across Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement.
• Strong expertise in inventory network design, planning, and warehousing optimization with financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory turn-over optimization initiatives to reduce slow-moving stock.
• Own end-to-end supply chain integration for network expansions and supplier transitions.
• Support warehouse space planning and develop better planning models for space budgeting.
• Drive supplier-facing projects to enable lean delivery and seamless receiving operations.
• Adopt and integrate new technologies to improve visibility and planning accuracy.
• Establish governance and controls for cross-functional supply initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

ERP systems

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, seeks a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations to optimize purchased component inventory, lead cross-functional initiatives, and scale supply networks. You will partner with Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement to improve material planning, governance, and technology adoption for growth.

The role emphasizes direct materials expertise, proactive risk management, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to drive