Ormco · 7 hours ago
Global Operations Supply Chain Director
Pomona, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expOrmco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions. The Global Operations Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing Ormco’s end-to-end global supply chain, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with medical device regulations while managing cross-functional teams.
DentalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global supply chain and materials management strategies aligned with corporate goals
Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve agility, resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency
Drive digital transformation, including AI, IoT, predictive analytics, and advanced planning tools
Develop value‑stream strategies and best‑in-class processes across planning, forecasting, procurement, inventory, and logistics
Oversee procurement, planning, logistics, inventory control, and distribution across worldwide operations
Lead global PSI / S&OP processes to balance demand, supply, and capacity
Ensure global alignment with KPIs, policy deployment, and performance dashboards (e.g., bowler metrics, action plans)
Direct forecasting, production planning, capacity analysis, and resource requirement modeling
Manage department budgets and ensure effective spend control
Build and maintain strategic relationships with global suppliers and third‑party logistics providers
Negotiate contracts and ensure adherence to quality, cost, delivery, and compliance standards
Implement supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement programs
Support new product development by ensuring long‑term supplier and materials readiness
Ensure all supply chain practices comply with FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and additional medical device regulations
Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to support audits, inspections, and CAPA activities
Champion lean, Kaizen, JIT, and DBS methodology across global operations
Oversee detailed production scheduling to meet customer delivery and service-level targets
Lead long-term capacity planning supporting growth, efficiency improvements, and new product launches
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks, labor needs, and equipment requirements; develop strategic investment proposals
Standardize planning processes across all sites and product lines
Partner with Manufacturing, Finance, R&D, Product Management, Strategic Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Regulatory teams
Lead planning and supply chain inputs for NPI, engineering changes, and commercialization
Act as a primary liaison for global operations, influencing stakeholders from executives to operational teams
Lead, mentor, and develop a global supply chain and materials management team
Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and data‑driven decision-making
Support talent development, succession planning, and workforce scaling
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain management, preferably in medical device or regulated manufacturing
Proven experience managing multi‑site, multi‑plant, and global logistics operations
Strong understanding of medical device regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR)
Expertise in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced analytics tools
Deep knowledge of inventory management, pull systems, lean manufacturing, JIT, VSM, Kanban, Kaizen, and planning best practices
Excellent communication, cross‑functional leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to travel internationally as needed
Preferred
APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma certification
Experience with intelligent automation or Agentic AI tools
Multilingual capability (Spanish / English preferred)
Experience in high‑volume, multi‑process, or medically regulated environments
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Medical/dental/vision benefits
401K match
Company
Ormco
Ormco is a provider of orthodontic supplies and equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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