Fresenius Medical Care · 17 hours ago
Senior Manager, Supply Chain
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $183K/yr
6+ years expFresenius Medical Care is committed to supporting its mission and values while providing excellent customer service. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for managing inventory, developing vendor relationships, and implementing supply chain initiatives to ensure efficient operations.
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Responsibilities
Generating an SKU-level forecast for all pharmaceuticals
Incorporating historical and market trends and seasonality
Collaborating with internal stakeholders (Finance, Medical, Procurement)
Collaborating with external stakeholders (key vendors/medical/pharmaceutical suppliers)
Aligning forecast against inventory targets and contractual commitments
Coordinating with replenishment planner to ensure target service levels
Developing and managing the relationship with counterparts at key vendors/medical/pharmaceutical suppliers
Balance inventory against forecasted volumes and refrigeration capacity at clinics
Resolve ESA supply issues at clinics
Effectively manage relationship with third party distributors to develop ongoing communication, build rapport, and to coordinate distribution to clinic network
Assemble data, coordinate necessary meetings, and communicate effectively with accountable groups (e.g. Clinical Ops, Finance, Procurement) to ensure smooth replenishment process
Design and generate PAR settings to be used for ongoing replenishment of goods
Ensure, through active management of IntelliOrder, PAR settings are correctly incorporated into SAP system
Monitor and find opportunities to improve the following KPIs:
Forecast accuracy
Shipments versus volume commitments
Days-of-supply versus defined targets
On time in full to DCs
On time in full to clinics
Address and proactively mitigate clinic issues
Improving upon current documentation and SOPs for supply chain planning processes and systems including
Medication scanning/perpetual inventory
Automated replenishment of clinic back room supplies
Ensuring compliance with DSCSA requirements
Addressing inquiries from regulatory agencies in relation to DSCSA
Developing solutions to streamline compliance with regulations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 6 years of experience working with Supplier Relationship Management and Quality Management System or Supply Chain Optimization in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Ability to work proficiently in a cross functional environment and matrix management organization leading and supporting multiple sites
Demonstrated knowledge in supply planning, replenishment methods, inventory and supply chain management
High proficiency in analytics, excel modeling, Microsoft Office applications and SAP experience required
Strong interpersonal and collaborative decision making skills with an ability to influence internal and external partners
Demonstrable autonomy and drive to operate independently when required, bringing clear thinking and reasoning in the decision making process
Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes with very little information provided
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
An analytic approach to problem solving; must be capable of extracting & manipulating data from information warehouses
Must be a critical thinker and active listener with good time management skills in order to work with Suppliers and Project Management teams to define deliverables
Strong project management skills
Advanced knowledge of quality related tools including, but not limited to, SPC, AQP, DOE and Quality Systems
Willingness to travel - domestic and international, 10% or less
Preferred
APICS or related certifications
Lean Six Sigma training (Certification preferred)
Healthcare experience a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance
Company
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care is a healthcare company that provides dialysis treatment for those with chronic kidney diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (5)
2023 (14)
2022 (18)
2021 (10)
2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$758.43M2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $579.5M
2025-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $4.86M
2020-02-25Post Ipo Equity· $6.07M
Leadership Team
Helen Giza
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Management Board
Joseph Turk
CEO of Care Enablement and Member of the Management Board of Fresenius Medical Care
Recent News
2026-02-04
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