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Tandem Diabetes Care · 14 hours ago

Sr. Supply Chain Specialist

SD Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$89K/yr - $112K/yr

6+ years exp

Tandem Diabetes Care is a leader in the diabetes technology industry, committed to creating innovative solutions for individuals living with diabetes. The Sr. Supply Chain Specialist will manage procurement and planning for components and finished goods, ensuring timely inventory acquisition and supplier management to support production demands.

Medical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage Procurement activities using thorough forecasting and proper planning techniques to ensure suppliers receive forecasts & purchase orders to meet production demand and maintain inventory levels at targets

Ensure compliance with international labeling and packaging regulations by managing updates to user guides, product labels, and packaging materials across global markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement regulatory changes efficiently, minimizing supply chain disruptions

Monitor inventory levels and develop raw material forecasts using data-driven models to ensure optimal supply chain efficiency

Perform Change Order Supply Chain activities: BOM change review, purchased part number set up and maintenance. Maintain and improve MRP data integrity on part numbers and BOMs as designated

Utilize thorough forecasting and proper planning techniques to ensure that Contract Manufacturers maintain optimal inventory levels of commodities to meet production demand and ramp up requirements, while mitigating excess inventory claims

Work in collaboration with Supply Chain Management to ensure the appropriate supplier strategy is being utilized in time for new product releases and production purchasing

Minimize material lead times and ensure on time delivery of material to support NPI project schedules. Tracks and updates orders, delivery commitments, and inventory receipts both inside and outside of MRP

Work with the manufacturing engineering group to assist suppliers in developing efficient fabrication processes; identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts, and inspection requirements

Evaluate supplier reliability and assist Engineering and Supply Chain Management to develop new supply sources as needed

Perform analysis on EOL components and offer last time buy recommendations to management based on forecasts and product life cycles

Participate in the continuous improvement of current systems and processes (I.E. Warranty repair replacement tracking, MRB, Internal replenishment of CM PM materials)

Identify potential supplier capacity issues; work with Suppliers to resolve these issues and to ensure no impact on production schedules

Quickly and proactively resolve and/or escalate issues related to delivery, supplier performance, quality or cost

Responsible for overall Supplier Management; including organizing and conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), regular cost analysis, reviews of Term & Conditions, Supply Agreement negotiations, Quality & Delivery KPIs and any other general activities to ensure peak performance from the Supply Base

Maintain accuracy of all applicable reports, purchase orders, component item master information, etc

Work with engineering and Contract Manufacturers to ensure BOMs are accurate and will function in a production environment

Ensures work is performed in compliance with company policies including Privacy/HIPAA and other regulatory, legal, and safety requirements

Qualification

Material procurementSupplier managementForecasting techniquesERP Information SystemsChange order experienceCommunicationDetail orientedProject managementTeam playerProblem solving

Required

BA/BS with or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience

6 plus years of experience in material procurement and planning

Change order experience in a purchasing/procurement environment required

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment of constant change

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at both high (strategic) and detailed (tactical) levels using discernment

Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to proactively follow-up on areas of responsibility in a timely manner

Ability to read and have a basic understanding of engineering drawings

Proficient in MS Office (MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and ERP Information Systems, preferably AX

Familiar with project management techniques

Positive attitude, willingness to continuously improve and help others

Drive and commitment to go the extra mile and find a better way; a team player with the ability to work cross-functionally

Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Ability to work autonomously

Preferred

Experience partnering with international suppliers

Benefits

Health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day

Health savings accounts

Flexible saving accounts

11 paid holidays per year

A minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1)

Access to a 401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Company

Tandem Diabetes Care

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Tandem Diabetes Care, a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, manufactures and sells advanced automated insulin delivery systems that reduce the burden of diabetes management, while creating new possibilities for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare providers.

Founded in 2006

San Diego, California, US

1001-5000 employees