Director, Global Supply Chain

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

We are seeking a Global Supply Chain Director to lead Stratasys Global Supply Chain team. In this role you will hold full responsibility for the company global supply chain; Establish and manage the global supply chain organization across the manufacturing sites and global TPL, leading and directing all operational facets.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Manage a dynamic operations global team to support cross company activities.
• Responsible for all supply chain activities including Logistics, Planning, Warehouse & Distribution and PMO’s.
• Assume overall responsibility for a global finish good availability for customers based on the company targets.
• Set and manage KPI for global finish goods inventory, raw materials inventory and availability to customers.
• Oversee and manage worldwide company inventory, supplier management and ensure that manufacturing targets are met.
• Responsible for global demand planning team, managed forecasts and production plans for all manufacturing sites.
• Manage the global logistics activities including optimization of the company distribution, logistics processes, TPLs, shipping and global trade.
• Establish processes and implement best practices to maintain operations' flexibility and ability to adjust quickly to the fluctuations in the customers' demands.
• Determine best practices for operational excellence and cost saving for the global supply chain.
• Collaborate with the different business units in the organization like sales, marketing, finance, R&D, etc. to create coordinated plans for business growth.
• Establish annual goals, workplan and objectives including stretch targets, in coordination with corporate objectives, and manage performance.
  
  

• BSc or BA degree in Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent level.
• MBA – an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role within the multidisciplinary or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a similar role in a global organization – an advantage.
• Well experienced in materials planning within multinational organization.
• Experienced in complex global logistics processes in a different distribution areas.
• Ability to manage highly complex and/or critical internal and external relationships requiring diplomatic and strong negotiating, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proven success in developing scalable processes that accelerate the integration of acquired companies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing KPI’s to track goals.
• A high level of proficiency in assessing, developing and managing people.
  
  

• Direct reports include the Global demand planning team manager, Global trade and logistics manager and Global demand planning project manager.
  
  

• Based in a pleasant office environment. Must be willing to travel up to 25%, including international travel.
  
  

• Company Overview - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/
• Our Culture and Values - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/culture/
• Our Sustainability “3D Printing a Better Tomorrow” - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/sustainability/
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