Lexington Medical is a medical device manufacturer in the Boston area that produces minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions. Our unique customer-centric approach to engineering has allowed us to be agile and responsive to the stapling market. Our business structure enables us to produce a unique range of devices and proprietary technology best suited for leading surgeons and their patients, while also quickly adapting to the everchanging market conditions.
Our recruiting philosophy is centered on attracting talented individuals committed to delivering innovation. Rooted in a talent dense culture that fosters continuous growth and achievement, both personal and organizationally, we’ve been organically scaling at a rapid pace and have aggressive hiring plans for the years ahead. By joining Lexington Medical, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a growing company.
We are seeking a Head of Global Supply Chain to build and manage operations in a high-growth environment. You will be responsible for the ownership of Procurement, Warehousing, 3PL, and end-to-end Supply Chain processes. This is a pivotal leadership position, allowing you to work cross-functionally and aid in the success and growth plans of Lexington Medical.
Responsibilities:
- Define, iterate, and execute supply chain processes and strategy as the business scales and shifts.
- Develop and own the global supply base including contract manufacturers. Establish goals and objectives and drive performance across the organization.
- Define and execute sourcing strategies in support of organizational goals.
- Lead and grow the supply chain team while enabling the next generation of leaders
- Oversee the RFQ process and supplier negotiations for new products and sustaining programs.
- Manage supplier performance to drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery time, and cost.
- Develop and lead the SOIP (Sales Operations Inventory Planning) process.
- Drive the development of a highly efficient and scalable materials management function, including warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment.
- Act as a strategic business partner and point of contact to the executive leadership team and board of directors.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and optimization of our ERP system.
- Collaborate with Engineering to influence technical design decisions and NPI strategies.
- Own the P&L for supply chain operations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus
- 10+ years of supply chain experience, including several years in a leadership role
- Proven expertise in implementing world-class sourcing strategies, material planning, and supply chain continuous improvement programs
- Experience in NPI for hardware products, starting up and scaling volume production, and production transfers
- Solid knowledge in ERP/MRP systems. Familiarity with Odoo is a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make difficult decisions.
- Direct people management experience. Exceptional leadership capabilities, with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams within a cross-functional environment.
- Experience in complex, physical product industries such as medical device, semiconductor, or automotive preferred
- Experience with a start-up organization and/or environment where agility and adaptability has been demonstrated
- Exceptional negotiation and organizational skills