Vantedge Medical

Supply Chain

• Lead all supply chain activities for assigned new product introductions, product transfers, and manufacturing launch projects
• Develop and execute supply chain plans from quotation through production release
• Serve as the primary supply chain representative on cross-functional NPI teams
• Drive material readiness for prototype builds, engineering builds, qualification activities, pilot production, and production ramp
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans
• Coordinate supply chain deliverables with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Commercial, and Operations
• Support engineering changes, BOM updates, supplier transitions, and product lifecycle changes
• Support customer quotations and new business opportunities by developing material cost estimates and supply chain assumptions
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, tooling requirements, capacity, and capabilities
• Recommend sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and make-versus-buy decisions
• Manage procurement of components, raw materials, and outside services
• Issue purchase orders and manage supplier commitments for on-time delivery
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and drive supplier performance improvements
• Coordinate forecasts, schedule changes, engineering changes, and demand updates with suppliers
• Develop and maintain production and material plans
• Balance customer demand, inventory, supplier lead times, and manufacturing capacity
• Monitor inventory, shortages, excess inventory, and supply constraints
• Monitor critical components through finished goods for successful NPI execution
• Maintain ERP planning parameters and planning data
• Develop dashboards and reporting for purchasing, planning, supplier performance, and material readiness
• Monitor and communicate supply chain and NPI performance indicators
• Provide leadership updates on program status, risks, mitigation plans, and project health
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance, planning processes, supplier performance, and NPI execution

Supply Chain Manager – NPI