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Bio-Techne · 5 days ago

Senior Director, Global Supply Chain

Devens, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$176K/yr - $290K/yr

12+ years exp

Bio-Techne is a company focused on enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. They are seeking a Senior Director of Global Supply Chain who will be responsible for the enterprise supply chain operating model, ensuring effective integration of planning, distribution, and inventory frameworks globally.

BiotechnologyGeneticsManufacturingMedicalMedical Device

Responsibilities

Own the enterprise supply chain operating model, defining how planning, distribution, intercompany flows, inventory frameworks, and systems integrate globally

Establish and maintain enterprise standards for SIOP, inventory principles, network design, and systems architecture

Lead enterprise-level tradeoff discussions when service, cost, inventory, or capacity objectives conflict, ensuring alignment and clarity across stakeholders

Own the enterprise design and performance governance for global distribution and intercompany flows, with direct accountability for Europe distribution (Dublin, IE) and intercompany operations (Abingdon, UK)

Set global standards and escalation authority for APAC distribution (Shanghai), with a defined, phased path toward deeper ownership as the organization matures

Own the U.S.-based OEM site as a strategic supply chain capability and reference model for planning, systems, and execution discipline

Ensure global product flows are reliable, compliant, and scalable across regions and business units

Build and govern the global SIOP program, planning assumptions, decision rights, and outputs

Define enterprise inventory principles, segmentation logic, and intercompany flow frameworks in partnership with business units

Lead long-range capacity, footprint, and network design decisions supported by scenario analysis and clearly articulated tradeoffs

Own supply chain ERP/MES architecture, master data standards, and rollout sequencing

Decide what is standardized globally versus locally configured

Ensure end-to-end visibility that enables decision-making, not just reporting

Coach and develop a strong bench of enterprise supply chain leaders capable of operating independently across regions and business units

Balance coaching and development with decisiveness, accountability, and enforcement of agreed enterprise standards

Build succession strength and reduce reliance on individual heroics through system ownership and capability development

Establish enterprise operating rhythms, performance reviews, and escalation criteria

Prioritize KPIs to enable clear tradeoffs when metrics conflict: Tier 1: Service reliability (OTIF), global SIOP adherence; Tier 2: Inventory turns, working capital, intercompany performance; Tier 3: Cost, productivity, systems milestones

Drive continuous improvement through governance, clarity, and system maturity rather than intervention

Qualification

Global Supply Chain LeadershipSupply Chain DesignInventory ManagementERP/MES ArchitectureSIOP Program ManagementCoaching SkillsClear CommunicationCollaboration