Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain activities – including procurement, logistics, order fulfillment and supplier management- ensuring that all processes meet stringent regulatory requirements ( FDA, MDR, ISO 13485) and deliver high quality products aligned with organizational goals.

Job Duties:

Assist with implementation of supply chain strategies aligned with medical device regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s) and ISO 13485.
Oversee procurement of devices, components and materials, including qualification and management of suppliers to meet quality and compliance needs.
Ensure that logistics, warehousing, and distribution processes are appropriate, maintain product integrity, adhering to Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
Coordinate with contract manufacturers and third-party logistics providers to optimize shipment processes, minimize lead times and ensure on-time delivery.
Work with Team members to prepare, maintain and audit supply chain documentation to support FDA inspections, ISO audits, and other regulatory requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory, Quality and Sales to ensure supply chain activities meet business and product requirements.
Help to develop and manage inventory strategies to balance supply and demand, prevent shortages or excess inventory, and support product launches.
Monitor and report on Supply Chain KPIs, including supplier performance, inventory turnover, shipment accuracy, and compliance to regulatory standards.
Professionally interacts and maintains effective and open communication with all personnel, vendors/manufacturers and customers.
Responsible to perform all duties safely and in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of Velico.
Responsible to report all accidents/incidents (e.g., motor vehicle, customer, employee) to the necessary personnel (e.g. COO, CEO and President).
Adheres to all applicable department, production, and company related Operational, Safety and Human Resources policies and procedures.
Complies with all Federal, State and local laws, including employment-related laws.
Performs all duties as assigned.

Limitations on Managerial Responsibilities:

This position does not have the authority, without written approval from the CEO and President, to take any of the following actions with respect to the Company (except as expressly provided for in the annual operating budget or otherwise approved by the CEO and President) including:
Entering into any contract or other agreement;
Entering into any lease, license, concession or other occupancy agreement; or
Entering into any arrangement for the employment of any professional firm;
Settling any litigation or claims;
Borrow money, issue any guarantee or incur any interest or contingent ordinary trade debt;
Sell, rent or otherwise dispose of all or any portion of the Company except for the sale of inventory, as approved by the CEO and President;
Acquire any capital assets or interest therein, or,
Take any action that is prohibited in the Employee Handbook or requires the approval of the CEO and President.

Required Education, Training, Knowledge, and Experience: (Describes the minimum education, training, knowledge and experience which are required to competently perform the job duties of this job).

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management
Experience in supplier qualifications, audit processes and international procurement
Strong skills in process improvement (LEAN, Six Sigma), data analytics and supply chain management systems.
Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator

Core Skills, Competencies, and Characteristics: (Describes the core skills, competencies and characteristics that the candidate must display to be successful in this role).

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
Task oriented with strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
Required to work cross-functionally within the organization and with external customers and vendors.
Self-directed and proven skill to work independently, as well as, part of a team.
Ensures work is completed in the expected timelines and is adept at resolving competing priorities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative skills so as to exercise appropriate judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
Possesses a high level of integrity and dependability.
Demonstrated skill in managing multiple projects to drive results.
Process and improvement focused to implement new procedures to accommodate growth and adaptable to change priorities, as needed.
Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and fosters strong working relationships and is adept at interacting with diverse groups of people.
Self-motivated to work efficiently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment with a high degree of multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple projects/tasks meeting expected deadlines.
Promotes and fosters a positive behavior and work environment.

Work Environment: (Describes the characteristics that represent the work environment the employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

General office environment in which work is usually performed in a sitting position and may require stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting and carrying during the course of the work shift.
Required to solely lift and safely move material of up to approximately 25 lbs. during the course of the work shift.
Maybe required to work overtime (e.g., nights or weekends) to meet monthly, quarterly and/or operations and annual compliance deadlines.
Required to travel via plane & car, as needed.