Supply Chain Director

Arcmed; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcmed is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead the end-to-end supply chain across multiple U.S. facilities. The role combines strategic design with hands-on execution in planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, warehousing, and supplier management.

You'll translate business strategy into scalable supply-chain capabilities, drive KPI-led performance, and partner with senior leadership to optimize cost, service, and working capital while maintaining quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.
• Up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the supply‑chain strategy aligned to business growth and customer commitments.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams and influence at senior leadership level.
• Translate objectives into measurable supply‑chain goals, KPIs, and execution plans.
• Drive end‑to‑end planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier management.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Manufacturing experience

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field

Tools

Epicor

Job description

JOB SUMMARY ***MUST HAVE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE***

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic leadership, design, and execution of the end‑to‑end supply chain function, ensuring reliable delivery, optimal cost, controlled inventory, and strong supplier performance in support of business and customer requirements. This role is hands on, providing full-scale direction at our U.S. facilities across planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, warehousing, and supplier management, translating business strategy into scalable supply‑chain capabilities.

Our Strategy and Purpose

• We provide technology and supply chain solutions for the design and manufacture of precise fluid handling components for diagnostic and analytical instruments.
• We improve patient outcomes by helping solve the world’s toughest diagnostic and analytical challenges.
• We will be the recognized leader in helping engineers, scientists, and doctors to solve the world’s toughest diagnostic and analytical challenges.
• We always act with intention and drive to achieve our purpose.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and diverse opinions make us stronger.
• We are unafraid to make timely decisions, and we empower our people to make decisions, execute them and move forward.
• We value people and take the initiative and hold themselves accountable.
• Challenging the status quo helps us grow. Look for and call out improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the supply‑chain strategy aligned to business growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and influence at senior leadership level.
• Provide extensive leadership experience in the end‑to‑end supply‑chain management within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Translate corporate objectives into measurable supply‑chain goals, KPIs, and execution plans.
• Lead long‑range planning for capacity, sourcing, inventory, and logistics to support current and future demand.
• Cross-function collaboration with S&OP, planning (demand & production), quality, and finance teams.
• Establish policies for inventory optimization, safety stock, and working‑capital management.
• Ensure alignment between forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Drive improvements in MRP effectiveness, data accuracy, and planning discipline.
• Implement & maintain Kanban material management for our key customers ensuring production readiness.
• Lead sourcing and procurement strategies across direct and indirect materials.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk assessments, and escalation management.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with our MRP system, tracking their delivery performance and resolving supply issues.
• Support business continuity through dual‑sourcing, supplier development, and risk‑mitigation planning.
• Where needed, working with global import and exports to ensure we receive our materials In-Time and In-Full.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation efforts for all materials, including critical or high‑value materials, components, and services.
• Supporting business continuity by evaluating alternative suppliers, assessing supply risk, and contributing to mitigation plans when disruptions occur.

Logistics & Warehousing

• Strong background in planning systems (MRP/ERP), supplier management, inventory control, and logistics.
• Provide oversight of warehouse operations, logistics, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities.
• Ensure efficient material handling, storage optimization, and on‑time customer shipments.
• Champion safe working practices and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Support site layout, material‑flow design, and logistics network optimization.
• Understanding of global import and export requirements, possessing the ability to communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure delivery.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and review supply‑chain KPIs covering delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and service.
• Demonstrated success in driving cost, service, and working‑capital improvements.
• Drive standardization of processes, metrics, and governance across sites or regions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision‑making, and operational excellence.
• Lead or support initiatives to improve procurements processes, while strengthening compliance, support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop supply‑chain leaders and teams across planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning, skills development, and talent engagement.
• Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration and clear communication at all levels of the organization.
• Work as directed by Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, and TRAININGS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Excellent ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of key account management.
• Well-developed literacy, numeracy, and computer skills with a technical aptitude.
• Must have a strong background for sourcing new suppliers.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• This position requires up to 10% of travel.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with Epicor a plus.
• Microsoft: Office 365; SharePoint; Teams; Visio; and OneNote preferred.
• Working knowledge of UKG-UltiPro and Workday a plus.
• Ability to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment.
• Ability to work with general office equipment.
• Ability to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Shall have essential physical skills; be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, be able to lift at least 50 pounds (or ¼ own body weight).
• Shall have adequate vision, reading, writing, and documentation skills, and hearing to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must have enough endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Will be engaged in speaking, sitting, walking, driving, listening, and in communicating both orally and in writing while performing his or her duties.
• Must be able to listen and respond to questions and instructions.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Arcmed is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the variety of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.