Supply Chain Director

Lumicity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lumicity in San Francisco is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead and scale our global supply chain operations for medical equipment manufacturing. You will drive strategy, supplier management, and cost controls while collaborating with R&D, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory teams to meet product timelines.

The role demands hands-on leadership, deep negotiation skills, and a strong financial acumen to optimize margins and support rapid business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership in supply chain operations, preferably in medical devices
• Experience managing contract manufacturers and suppliers in the U.S.
• Solid financial background with budgeting, margin analysis and cost control

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a scalable global supply chain strategy aligned with growth and cost targets
• Lead a high-performing supply chain team across procurement, logistics, planning and manufacturing
• Collaborate with R&D, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory to support product lifecycle and go-to-market timelines
• Oversee sourcing strategy, vendor qualification, contract negotiations, and supplier performance
• Build partnerships with OEM/CM partners to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and delivery reliability
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies
• Partner with FP&A to manage COGS, forecast material and logistics costs
• Implement inventory optimization programs to reduce working capital
• Lead cost-benefit analyses, make/buy evaluations, and support pricing models
• Oversee demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and distribution
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards, QMS ISO13485 and FDA regulations
• Drive operational excellence with KPIs, Lean/Six Sigma, and ERP/MRP tools

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Strategy

Financial analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

SCM analytics tools

Job description

Overview

We are currently representing an innovative medical device company seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Supply Chain to lead and scale its supply chain operations.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, savvy negotiator with expertise in medical equipment manufacturing and distribution (or other electromechanical-based products), coupled with strong financial acumen to optimize cost structures, improve margins, and support business growth.

ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a scalable global supply chain strategy aligned with company growth and cost targets
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team across procurement, logistics, planning, and manufacturing operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory to support product lifecycle and go-to-market timelines
• Oversee sourcing strategy, vendor qualification, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
• Build partnerships with OEM/CM partners to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and delivery reliability
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies and geopolitical exposure
• Partner closely with FP&A to manage COGS, forecast material and logistics costs, and support margin improvement initiatives
• Implement inventory optimization programs to reduce working capital without compromising fulfillment
• Lead cost-benefit analyses, make/buy evaluations, and support pricing models

Operations & Logistics

• Oversee demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and distribution
• Ensure supply chain operations comply with medical device industry standards, QMS (e.g., ISO 13485), and FDA regulations
• Drive operational excellence through metrics (KPIs), continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), and digital tools (ERP/MRP systems)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in supply chain operations, preferably in medical devices (But not a must have)
• Demonstrated experience managing contract manufacturers and suppliers in the U.S.
• Solid financial background with experience in budgeting, margin analysis, and cost control
• Expertise with ERP systems and supply chain analytics tools
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred Attributes

• Experience scaling supply chain operations from early-stage to commercial growth phase
• Track record of building resilient supply chains under dynamic global conditions
• Familiarity with sustainability and ESG standards in supply chain practices

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Production
• Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)