Vital Biosciences Inc

Head of Supply Chain

Vital Biosciences Inc • $160K — $190K *
Oakville, ON L6H 0A5In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive supply chain management experience, especially in medical devices or high-tech manufacturing.
  • Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier and inventory management, and logistics within a regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, particularly MISys or similar software.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and process improvements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives for growth and operational excellence.
  • Oversee supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and performance management.
  • Establish and manage master data systems to support production and new product development.
  • Lead the procurement and assembly planning with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes using data and best practices.
  • Ensure targets for cost of goods sold are achieved through effective sourcing and inventory management.
  • Build relationships with suppliers and manage performance evaluations.

Benefits

  • Play a pivotal role in innovative diagnostics impacting patient care worldwide.
  • Collaborate within a trust-based, agile, and ownership-driven culture.
  • Contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects with ownership of work.
  • Grow professionally through exposure to cutting-edge science and technology.
  • Help build accessible healthcare solutions, making a real difference every day.
Full Job Description
Head of Supply Chain

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oakville, Ontario HQ

Reporting To: Gina Parker

Compensation: $160,000 - $190,000 / year

Description

What You'll Do:
  • Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives that support Vital Bio's growth, new product introduction (NPI), and operational excellence objectives.
  • Oversee supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management for NPI and ongoing production, including authoring and managing supplier-related change controls.
  • Establish and manage master data and systems (e.g., MISys) to support new product development, design transfer, and ongoing manufacturing needs.
  • Lead planning and execution of prototype procurement and assembly, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement by defining and implementing enhancements to supply chain processes, leveraging data and best practices to increase efficiency, quality, and compliance.
  • Responsible for achieving target CoGs for consumable and instrument products through a combination of sourcing, procurement and inventory strategies.
  • Develop and maintain inventory strategies, ensuring optimal levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production and minimize carrying costs.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, conducting performance evaluations, managing lead times, and resolving quality, delivery, or pricing issues.
  • Coordinate demand planning, production scheduling, and capacity planning in collaboration with internal teams to maximize resource utilization and meet business goals.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness by maintaining accurate documentation, managing change controls, and working closely with QA and compliance teams.
  • Implement warehousing and logistics operations, including inbound/outbound freight, warehouse and inventory setup and management.
  • Mentor and develop supply chain team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Act as a key partner to R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure supply chain strategies align with product and business objectives.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a focus on medical devices, diagnostics, or high-tech manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier and inventory management, planning, logistics and distribution and NPI activities in a regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (MISys or similar), inventory management, and production planning.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP) and audit preparedness.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Bonus Points For:
  • Experience launching new products and supporting design transfer in a medical device or diagnostics setting.
  • Background in managing CDMOs and outsourced manufacturing
  • Previous experience with selecting and implementing scalable ERP systems
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proficiency with advanced analytics, KPI dashboards, and supply chain digitalization.
  • Experience managing global supply chains and third-party logistics partners.
  • An appreciation for puns and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset!


Benefits

At Vital Bio, you will:
  • Play a pivotal role in shaping the supply chain that powers innovative diagnostics and impacts patient care worldwide.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a culture built on trust, agility, and ownership.
  • Take ownership of your work and contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects.
  • Grow professionally through exposure to cutting-edge science, technology, and supply chain best practices.
  • Help build the future of accessible healthcare and make a real difference every day.

About Vital Biosciences Inc

Vital Biosciences is a medical device company that develops non-invasive monitoring solutions for critical care patients. The company's products include a wearable device that measures blood glucose levels and a non-invasive device that measures intracranial pressure. Vital Biosciences' technology is based on optical sensing and machine learning algorithms. The company's products are designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Vital Biosciences serves hospitals and healthcare providers.
Learn more about Vital Biosciences Inc
Size
10 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
2016
* Ladders Estimates

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