Artivion, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Director, Supply Chain Planning & Optimization
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expArtivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing solutions for cardiac and vascular surgeons. The Director, Supply Chain Planning and Optimization is responsible for designing and sustaining the Supply Chain operating system to ensure effective execution of supply chain strategy across the enterprise.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Own the design, deployment, and evolution of the enterprise Supply Chain operating system aligned to SCOR and company strategy
Translate strategy into standard operating rhythms, decision forums, metrics, and governance
Ensure consistency in how planning and execution are connected across sites
Maintain clarity on decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability
Lead and develop site-level planning leaders across the network
Ensure production and supply planning standards are applied consistently while allowing for site-specific realities
Serve as the escalation point for systemic planning and execution issues
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Quality, and IT to align planning assumptions and execution logic
Establish and sustain tiered performance management routines across Supply Chain
Ensure KPIs are clearly owned, reviewed with discipline, and acted upon
Drive consistency in how gaps are identified, escalated, and resolved
Prevent metric overload by focusing leaders on what matters most
Own the standard problem-solving methodology across Supply Chain
Ensure root cause analysis is applied rigorously to recurring and systemic issues
Facilitate cross-functional resolution of complex, multi-site supply chain problems
Convert lessons learned into improved standards and routines
Support major product launches, system implementations, and network changes by: Establishing early-warning indicators, Creating rapid learning loops, Adjusting standards as real-world data emerges, Ensure changes strengthen the operating system rather than fragment it
Build problem-solving and systems-thinking capability across Supply Chain leaders
Coach leaders on standard work, performance reviews, and escalation discipline
Develop internal capability and reduce reliance on external consultants over time
Identify and develop future planning and optimization leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field
10 to 15 years of progressive supply chain experience across planning and execution
Demonstrated experience designing or leading operating systems, not just processes
Strong understanding of planning, manufacturing, and supply chain tradeoffs
Proven ability to lead leaders and influence without direct authority
Clear communicator with strong judgment and escalation discipline
Comfortable operating across ambiguity while building durable structure
Company
Artivion, Inc.
Artivion is a leader in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of medical devices and implantable tissues used in cardiac and vascular surgical procedures focused on aortic repair.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Mackin
President & CEO
Ashley Lee
EVP, COO & CFO
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