Director Supply Chain IHS E.M.E.A.

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.A Day in the LifeIntegrated Health Solutions (IHS) team members are seasoned professionals with in-depth knowledge of the healthcare value chain as well as breadth of experience across multiple disciplines. They are able to partner with hospital management teams to drive complex transformational change implement innovative growth strategies streamline patient-focused care pathways and run and optimize operations. The Supply Chain Director is responsible for IHSs supply chain operations and capability development across EurAsia region. Reporting to the IHS Senior Director Operations EurArsia this role will have responsibility for $200M spend and the supply chain of around 300 operating theatres and cath labs across EMEA.The role will be responsible for customer care inventory management and master data across EurAsia. The role will be critical to both the service level within IHSs materials management service as well as the healthy operations of IHSs standalone products business. Next to that this role should make sure our offering is continuously enriched and expanded with state-of-the art Supply Chain innovations in line with supply chain healthcare innovation trends.The role will be located in the UK & a willingness to travel is required.Main Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperationalOversee end-to-end supply chain for service and products businessDevelop and implement EurAsia-wide supply chain operations plan to support EurAsia-wide IHS services businessEnsure optimal availability inventory levels and wastage across IHSs managed service accounts in line with AOP targets and supporting P&L margins.Establish and maintain relevant KPIs appropriate scorecards an effective escalation matrix and an appropriate cadence of strategic and tactical business reviews in coordination with the broader IHS Senior Leadership team creating transparency predictability and accountability.Put in place and maintain strong regulatory and quality controls in accordance with IHS existing policies and procedures.CapabilityBring supply chain innovations to IHSs service (e.g. RFID tracking consumption predictive analytics AI usage etc.)Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirementsDevelop and maintain an efficient SC IT landscape to manage operational and financial processesDrive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost quality and delivery performanceCollaborating with marketing and commercial teams driving a robust supply plan including new market entry strategies. Accountable for the overall effectiveness and efficiency of IHS EMEA supply chain including cost of delivery volume scale-up as well as continuous improvements.Identify and deliver analytics to enhance customer service levels and the value which IHS Supply Chain Managed Services brings to its clients.Develop internally partner or acquire new supply chain capabilities to ensure continued best-in-class health care supply chain services for IHS customers.Team Leadership & CoachingProvide people leadership focused upon personal and collective accountability while fostering an environment that enhances personal growth and career development through mentoring and training.Must Have Experience & Key CapabilitiesProven ability to lead manage motivate support and develop virtual geographically spread teamsStrong knowledge of supply chain manufacturing especially within health careThe ability to challenge existing practices while maintaining and enhancing services and standards.Executive leadership familiar with sales operational budget planning and review methodologies.Significant knowledge of healthcare industry and of current trends in healthcare purchasing contracting supply chain partners and logistics partnersDemonstrated ability to operate from idea generation to executionExperience with development maintenance and usage of supply chain IT systems and reporting toolsQualificationsUniversity degree preferably in operations science engineering or business managementAdvanced degree in supply chain or manufacturing preferred.Languages: English is a must; other languages are a definite plus.Mimimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7 years of managerial experience or advanced Degree with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7 years of managerial experience. Skills & Competencies:Strong experience leading a team of Inventory Management System usersStrong knowledge of both finance and supply chain management processesExcellent communication skills with the ability to liaise influence and negotiate effectively at all levelsCustomer and business focus and understandingProject management and leading to results through influenceProblem-solving and technical skills Willingness to travel within EurAsia (around 25%)Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here Required Experience:Director Key Skills Fitness,AXA,Council,Cleaning,Logistics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1