Job Overview

The Senior Director, AI & Supply Chain Transformation is responsible for accelerating AI-enabled transformation across the global Supply Chain organization.

The role partners with leaders across Planning, Customer Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, and IT to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact opportunities that improve business performance through Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital technologies.

With a focus on areas such as demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, inventory management, customer operations, and fulfillment, the role helps build the future capabilities, processes, and decision-making frameworks required to create a more connected, predictive, and data-driven Supply Chain organization.

The position will report to the Vice President Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Lead the Supply Chain AI Transformation Agenda

• Drive and accelerate AI-enabled transformation across the global Supply Chain organization.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized roadmap of AI opportunities aligned with business strategy and operational priorities.
• Ensure AI initiatives focus on solving meaningful business challenges and delivering measurable value.
• Promote practical, business-oriented adoption of AI technologies, analytics, and automation.

Identify and Prioritize High-Impact Use Cases

• Partner with Supply Chain leaders to identify opportunities for AI-enabled business improvement.
• Evaluate opportunities based on strategic value, scalability, business impact, and implementation feasibility.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of prioritized initiatives.
• Support leadership decision-making regarding investment priorities and resource allocation.

Examples may include: Demand forecasting, Supply planning optimization, Inventory management

• S&OP / IBP decision support, Customer service and fulfillment, Logistics visibility and performance, Procurement analytics, Knowledge management, Predictive risk monitoring, Productivity and process automation

Drive AI-Enabled Supply Chain Transformation

• Partner with Supply Chain leaders to transform planning, customer operations, logistics, procurement, and operational processes through AI and advanced analytics.
• Support the evolution of future-state capabilities across:
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Management
• S&OP / IBP
• Customer Operations
• Order Fulfillment
• Logistics Planning and Execution
• Establish innovative approaches that improve forecasting quality, inventory performance, customer experience, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Help develop modern, data-driven operating models and decision-making processes across Supply Chain.

Pilot, Measure and Scale

• Design and lead rapid pilot initiatives to validate AI use cases.
• Define success criteria, KPIs, and expected business outcomes.
• Measure performance and make recommendations regarding expansion, refinement, or discontinuation.
• Scale successful solutions across the broader Supply Chain organization.

Advanced Analytics and Decision Intelligence

• Promote data-driven decision making and advanced analytical capabilities.
• Apply AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and scenario modelling techniques to improve operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support the development of business insights and decision-support frameworks.
• Improve the organization's ability to anticipate demand, manage risk, optimize inventory, and enhance customer service.

AI Capability Building and Enablement

• Working with other experts, increase AI literacy and digital capability across the Supply Chain organization.
• Develop practical frameworks, playbooks, and best practices for AI adoption.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams on AI opportunities and implementation approaches.

Partner with IT and Digital Teams

• Collaborate with IT, Digital, Data & Analytics teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, governance standards, and technology strategies.
• Support the evaluation and selection of AI platforms, tools, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with security, quality, data governance, and regulatory requirements.

Innovation and External Benchmarking

• Monitor developments in Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, planning technologies, and Supply Chain innovation.
• Assess emerging technologies and business applications relevant to Supply Chain.
• Build relationships with external technology providers, industry experts, and innovation partners.
• Introduce external best practices that enhance Supply Chain performance and capabilities.

Influence and Change Leadership

• Act as a change leader for AI and digital transformation initiatives.
• Guide teams through both the technical and organizational aspects of AI adoption.
• Build engagement, confidence, and sponsorship among leaders and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, continuous learning, and measurable outcomes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g. Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence) or equivalent combination of education and experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience within Supply Chain Management, e.g. Planning & Customer Operations, S&OP/IBP
• Experience of Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Business Process Excellence and Strategy Execution

• Demonstrated experience in driving complex cross-functional transformation programs, translating technology opportunities into measurable business value and leading initiatives involving AI, analytics, automation, or digital innovation
• Influencing executive stakeholders without formal authority
• Delivering measurable improvements in operational performance

• Experience within global and matrix organizations
• Experience within regulated industries such as MedTech, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing environments
• Ability to travel 20% of the time

Business Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Communication
• Change Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Prioritization
• Influencing Skills

Technical Competencies:

• Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
• Machine Learning Concepts
• Advanced Analytics
• Business Intelligence and Data Visualization
• Process Transformation
• Digital Strategy and Innovation
• Supply Chain Processes and Operating Models
• Microsoft Office Suite

The base salary for the position is a minimum of $187,000.00 and a maximum of $230,000.00 plus an annual bonus of 35% + Vehicle plan eligibility

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Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement