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Pro-Dex, Inc. · 4 days ago

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

Pro-Dex, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead production planning and purchasing operations within their Production organization. This role focuses on production planning, scheduling, and supplier management while driving continuous improvement across service, inventory, and cost.

Health CareManufacturingMedical

Responsibilities

Directly manage and develop a team of buyers and planners (approximately 7 staff)

Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability aligned to departmental KPIs

Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and development planning for all direct reports

Coach and upskill team members to support evolving role expectations and future-state planning capabilities

Lead change management initiatives related to role transitions, process improvements, and system enhancements

Lead day-to-day production planning and scheduling activities in support of machining, inspection, and downstream operations

Prepare and maintain analytical models to support smooth production planning, capacity planning, and labor forecasting

Analyze and assess the impact of schedule changes, constraints, and critical path disruptions; develop alternative plans and risk mitigation strategies and communicate impacts to stakeholders

Develop and apply optimization methodologies to balance service level, inventory investment, and resource utilization

Maintain a rolling production forecast to support labor requirements and production equipment utilization

Develop, lead, and coordinate a structured Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, including preparation, facilitation, and reporting of monthly IBP meetings

Lead new product introductions and transfers, ensuring accurate ERP/MRP signals, data governance, and alignment with operational excellence practices

Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts in compliance with internal standards, policies, and regulatory requirements

Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts to reduce purchase variances and support profit objectives

Implement and maintain data collection and reporting to track supplier performance and internal production metrics

Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and vendors based on quality, capacity, cost, support, and reliability

Manage the vendor and supplier selection process using defined evaluation criteria and total cost of ownership (TCO) considerations

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors

Drive and manage a cost-savings funnel aligned to enterprise and multi-year business plan objectives

Develop dashboards and reports to present spend analysis, supplier scorecards, and supplier performance trends

Execute cost-reduction initiatives across materials, freight, and expedite spend to support enterprise financial targets

Support purchasing strategy development in alignment with operational and financial objectives

Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements, internal quality standards, and external regulatory requirements

Measure and manage supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance

Oversee supplier compliance with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulations

Prepare and distribute supplier scorecards on an agreed cadence and lead corrective actions as required

Qualification

Production planningPurchasingProcurementData analyticsLean principlesMRP/ERP systemsSupplier negotiationsPeople managementRegulatory complianceCross-functional collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Advanced Excel and data analytics skills, including experience building planning and performance models

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Proven leadership experience in production planning within a regulated manufacturing environment

Direct people management experience, including performance management and employee development

Experience in purchasing and procurement, including supplier negotiations and vendor management

Working knowledge of Lean principles, planning methodologies, and MRP/ERP systems

Experience leading recurring IBP or SIOP forums

8–10 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or procurement within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare manufacturing sector

Demonstrated team leadership of a team with multiple disciplines

Demonstrated experience delivering improvements in inventory, service level, and cost

Experience working with ERP and procurement systems

Working knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and other regulatory requirements impacting supply chain operations

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field