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Supply Chain Manager is responsible for all material handling activities in alignment with company’s medical component manufacturing, including, but not limited to, planning and procurement of quality raw materials, leveraging relationships with suppliers and using industry best practices related to purchasing, receiving, inventory, transportation, and logistics

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Develop, implement and maintain a standard operating procedure and best practices in accordance with internal and external requirements for global materials management by assessing current and future needs.

• Prepare reports to communicate the results of the company's metrics and the necessary information for senior management.

• Develops and implements logistics plans and procedures related to the flow of materials, products, services and associated systems information including supply chain, inventory control, critical parts availability, import-export licensing, shipment of products, and third-party warehousing.

• Interacts regularly with vendors (e.g. carriers, and customers) and peers in Manufacturing, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Product Development/Product Management to optimize systems concepts, procedures and integrated processes between outside suppliers and internal functions and improve how logistics are managed.

• Develops and administers cost-effective systems that meet inventory control needs through efficient and economical transportation of raw materials, component parts and/or finished goods, analysing transportation modes and methods based on customer needs, carrier cost and performance audits, and recommends changes as required to maximize asset utilization.

• Interprets laws, rules and regulations regarding shipping and prepares applications for import/export control certifications and licenses.

• Research best practices to identify trends and benchmark data, including new technologies.

• Responsible for the purchasing of materials, components, parts, supplies, equipment, and services following established policies and procedures to meet corporate requirements and maintain appropriate inventory levels.

• Identifies, evaluates, approves and qualifies vendors whose reliability and goods meet the standards and specifications set, obtains quotations, examines bids and makes awards.

• Negotiates contract terms for major purchases within established limits of authority, ensuring that supply, quality, and cost expectations are met and adhere to Corporate quality and delivery standards.

• Works with product management, development, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained to meet production demand and interfaces with multiple internal departments to resolve discrepancies related to invoicing, shipments, etc.

• Executes the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes and/or technical continuous improvement; collaborates across different business units or regions for optimal leverage, aligning strategy and execution with cross-functional partners such as engineering, manufacturing, product management and other functions.

• Negotiates contracts with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements, ensuring that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations, and tracks supplier performance and compliance with expectations or contractual terms.

• Provides direct supervision to subordinate supervisors or a team of highly skilled and experienced individual contributors.

• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups.

• Follow all duties as assigned

What your background should look like:

Experience and Education

• 7-10 years’ experience in similar positions.
• Bachelors in business administration, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Master on sciences (Desirable)
• Experience with Costa Rica Regulations in regards Fre Trade zone regimen & Procomer.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of ERPs
• Knowledge in problem-solving techniques
• Ability to supervise staff
• Ability to work under pressure
• Language: Bilingual English / Spanish
• Financially acquainted.

Competencies