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Form of work Overview:
Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
Werfen
Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.
Position Summary:
The Supply ChainSenior Director maintains overall responsibility for the Supply Chain function and is accountable for internal customer service, delivery, quality, and cost control deliverables as related to production planning and purchasing activities. He/She is also accountable for the strategic planning and oversight of all department activities, the planning and implementation of budgets, and for working closely with functional managers by providing regular guidance and general direction to ensure goals are met or exceeded. The Supply ChainSenior Director regularly deals with difficult, serious and abstract issues within the department and cross-functionally, and is responsible for making key decisions that will impact both operational and organizational success. He/She also functions as a member of the Company's Senior Leadership team playing a vital role in the development of Company objectives and the achievement of business goals.
Responsibilities: Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions:
- Develop, execute and maintain short and long term strategic plans
- Develop and implement related policies and procedures
- Communicate and guide functional managers accordingly
- Support company wide initiatives.
- Ensure cost effective measures and budget compliance
- Develop cost saving initiatives to meet or exceed financial performance requirements
- Develop and implement plans for continuous improvement. Actively participate as a member of the Company's Senior Leadership Team
- Identify and correct abstract and difficult department issues. Evaluate and develop methods, techniques, projects, programs and staff
- Mentor functional managers. Lead and motivate staff; promote employee involvement, operational excellence, internal career development, and foster positive organizational culture
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO-9000 and related regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure continual regulatory and quality compliance.
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of ten (10) years previous progressive experience in Supply Chain/materials management, purchasing or equivalent experience within a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment preferred; advanced degree or equivalent a plus. APICS or relevant certification preferred.
- Technical proficiency with ERP and MRP systems and Microsoft Office required; must be able to learn new systems quickly.
- Knowledge of GMP QSR, FDA, ISO 9000 strongly preferred. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated negotiation abilities.
- Previous experience working on projects and issues with large impact.
- Knowledge of management methodologies.
- Strong focus on collaboration and team work.
- Logistics and warehouse background strongly preferred.
- Previous management experience required; previous senior management experience preferred
- Experience in, or demonstrated understanding of Operations, business and/or finance strongly preferred
- Superior knowledge of Supply Chain and purchasing principles required; logistics and warehouse background preferred.
- Previous experience working on projects and issues that significantly impact the overall success of an organization strongly preferred.
- Superior communication and presentation skill. Superior planning and organizational skills.
- A demonstrated excellence of problem solving skills.
- Must possess effective decision making skills and analytical ability.
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
