Job Title:

Director, Global Supply Chain

Reports To:
Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain

Location:

Houston Plant

Business Unit Description:

Foot and Ankle

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Global Supply Chain to shape and lead global demand and supply planning for our growing Foot & Ankle medical device portfolio. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to transform our Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) capabilities into a best-in-class engine that drives alignment, resilience, and scalable growth across international markets.

Key Responsibilities: The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this role. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the business need.

• Lead global supply chain strategy across the U.S. and France, aligning regional operations to a unified vision.

• Establish and track KPIs for cost, service, and efficiency.

• Build and lead a high-performing global planning team.

• Own and optimize the global SIOP process across Commercial, Operations, and Finance.

• Align demand, supply, and financial plans.

• Lead long-term capacity planning and scenario modeling.

• Develop and execute demand forecasting strategies using data, market insights, and analytics.

• Improve forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and enhance planning efficiency.

• Translate demand plans into supply and production plans considering capacity, lead times, and inventory.

• Optimize production allocation across internal and external manufacturing sites.

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.

• Lead executive reviews to communicate plans, risks, and trade-offs.

• Ensure alignment on forecasts, supply plans, and business priorities.

• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to support decision-making.

• Lead system and process improvement initiatives to enhance planning capabilities.

• Identify and mitigate demand and supply risks through scenario planning, safety stock strategies, and supplier diversification.

• Implement early warning systems using KPIs and predictive analytics.

• Own forecast accuracy and supply plan performance metrics.

• Communicate insights, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Translate data into actionable business insights.

• Monitor market trends and adjust planning strategies accordingly.

• Drive continuous improvement through gap analysis and SIOP enhancements.

Minimum Basic Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).

• 10+ years of supply chain experience, including global leadership.

• Experience leading global SIOP and multi-site operations.

• Background in medical devices, life sciences, or regulated industries (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR).

• Strong expertise in forecasting, planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and analytics.

• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, APICS preferred).

• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.

Work environment | Physical demands:

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.

• Ability to tug, pull, or lift up to twenty (25) pounds.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Spending and Savings Accounts

• 401(k) Plan

• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

• Income Protection Plans

• Discounted Insurance Rates

• Legal Services