Senior Supply Chain Manager

orchidortho; Bridgeport Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions in Bridgeport, MI, is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to lead the rollout and maintenance of the M2M Operations Planning process and drive OTIF at the Bridgeport site.

The role focuses on demand, capacity, and inventory planning, aligning the ERP to manufacturing, and developing strategy with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and company goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading S&OP and supply chain planning processes.
• Strong demand, capacity and inventory planning skills.
• Familiarity with ERP-driven manufacturing environments.
• Ability to develop and implement inventory strategies.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across procurement, manufacturing and sales.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling, material, production, supplier performance and delivery status of orders.
• Lead the site S&OP and supply planning process with monthly deliverables aligned to global IBP timelines.
• Define build strategy for make-to-stock vs make-to-order and inventory management processes.
• Own inventory strategy for raw, WIP, and finished goods; align vendor managed inventory levels with site strategy.
• Ensure timely execution of purchase orders and align supplier agreements with site objectives.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive improvements; escalate issues to commodity managers as needed.
• Review orders and confirm capacity to manage order status; maintain daily manufacturing communications.
• Participate with customers to gather missing information and improve build strategies.
• Aggregate forecasts to support capacity planning; analyze trends and forecast results.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure material availability and OTIF targets while controlling costs.

Job description

Combining Strengths. Expanding Possibilities. Tecomet and Orchid are now one company. Explore more at www.tecomet.com .

ABOUT US

At Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, we're more than just a contract manufacturer of orthopedic devices; we're on a mission to enable a longer, active life. With a dedicated focus on implants, instruments, and groundbreaking technologies, we serve a range of dynamic markets, including joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, sports medicine, extremities, and dental. Our manufacturing facility, nestled in the vibrant community of Bridgeport, MI, spans 85,000 square feet and specializes in cutting tools for orthopedic, dental, and trauma applications. Our product lineup boasts burs, pins, screws, drills, reamers, and saw blades, all meticulously designed to meet the highest quality standards for both implants and instruments.

A career at Orchid is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes performance bonuses, insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off, and engaging employee events. But it's not just about the perks; it's about being part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence.

SHIFT

No Shift ($0) (United States of America)

A BRIEF OVERVIEW

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for the rollout and maintenance of the M2M Operations Planning process and driving OTIF at the Bridgeport site. These responsibilities include but are not limited to demand planning, capacity planning, inventory planning and supply planning. This person will be accountable for proper support/oversight of the value chain from the ERP system to the manufacturing floor. As a business, operations, and supply chain focused position, this individual will be supporting both developing strategy and executing detailed processes and procedures.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee planning, scheduling, material, production, outside operation supplier performance, and delivery status of orders.
• Lead the site S&OP and supply planning process, creating monthly deliverables and analyzes aligned to the global Integrated Business Planning process and timelines.
• Establish the overall build strategy for the site regarding what products should be make-to-stock vs. make-to-order, including an order acknowledgement and inventory management process in alignment with this strategy.
• Establish, maintain, and own the inventory strategy for raw, WIP, and finished goods in the factory. Accountable for establishing production and purchasing plans that satisfy the inventory strategy, as well as working with customers to align their expectations for Vendor Managed Inventory minimum and maximum stock levels to the site inventory strategy.
• Ensure execution of purchase orders in accordance with overall purchasing, inventory, and commodity strategies and supplier agreements. Provide input in the supplier agreements to ensure alignment with site business processes and objectives.
• Evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality of delivery and reliability, holding suppliers accountable when under-performing and escalating to commodity managers when appropriate.
• Review incoming orders and verify capacity to assure order status can be managed as required.
• Maintain accurate information through daily communications with manufacturing teams.
• May participate in customer interaction to drive improvement and align build strategies to their needs and obtain missing information required for satisfactory performance from their perspective.
• Aggregate incoming customer forecasts to assist in capacity planning.
• Review historical trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, and evaluate forecast results.
• Own and manage inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
• Oversee the flow of materials, subassemblies and finished goods through the manufacturing process internally and with the alignment for customer.
• Analyze and maintain inventory levels to ensure material availability and On Time Delivery In Full while meeting inventory budgets and targets.
• Set and maintain stock levels to ensure maximum efficiency of working capital.
• Drive purchasing objectives and improvements in purchasing process.
• Develop purchasing plans and programs to implement company policy and objectives.
• Partner with commodity manager to achieve lowest cost consistent with approved quality and delivery standards.
• Partner with Commodity Managers to identify additional sources of supply for important materials and maintain a relationship with acceptable vendors.
• Evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality of delivery and reliability.
• Keep informed of all new developments relative to materials and supplies and make recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve methods.
• Support Commodity Managers in negotiations with suppliers on all conflicts or questions on prices, deliveri