Manager Supply Chain Operations

Primary Function of Position

The Manager Supply Chain Operations is responsible for establishing and leading the governance quality and scalability of critical supply chain master data across the organization. This role owns the design and execution of processes controls and systems that ensure data accuracy and consistency enabling effective planning procurement and operational execution.

This individual will partner cross-functionally to drive process improvements lead large-scale data initiatives and implement analytical capabilities that translate data into actionable insights supporting inventory optimization supply continuity and overall supply chain performance

Essential Job Duties 

• Own governance of critical supply chain master data domains (material master lead times sourcing data etc.) including standards policies and controls to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Assess design and continuously improve end-to-end processes that create maintain and govern master data across Planning Procurement and Sourcing
• Lead execution of large-scale data remediation efforts including recurring mass updates structured cleanup initiatives and data quality improvement programs
• Define and enforce standardized access controls and change management processes for master data within SAP ensuring appropriate governance and auditability
• Serve as a key business partner in the design implementation and adoption of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) aligning system capabilities with business requirements
• Develop and operationalize analytical reporting and control tower capabilities to proactively identify prioritize and resolve master data issues based on defined business rules
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure master data health process adherence and downstream business impact (inventory service levels planning stability etc.)
• Partner cross-functionally to prioritize data and process improvements based on supply risk inventory impact and operational criticality
• Lead change management efforts including communication training and stakeholder alignment to drive adoption of standardized processes and governance frameworks
• Drive a long-term strategy and roadmap for supply chain master data ensuring alignment with broader supply chain systems and digital transformation initiatives

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• 7 years of experience in supply chain operations or related fields with direct ownership of master data planning parameters or core supply chain processes
• Strong expertise in SAP (preferably S/4HANA) including hands-on experience with material master data and understanding of key planning drivers such as lead times lot sizing sourcing and inventory policies
• Proven experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks including policies controls access management and change management processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex processes identify root causes of data issues and implement scalable solutions that improve data quality and operational performance
• Experience leading large-scale data initiatives including data cleanup mass updates and cross-functional data standardization efforts
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in tools such as SQL Excel or similar and ability to translate data into actionable business-relevant insights
• Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders (Planning Procurement Sourcing IT) and driving alignment in a matrixed environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex data and process concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Required Education and Training 

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Business Administration Information Systems Engineering or a related field
• Advanced training or demonstrated experience in supply chain systems master data management or enterprise process design

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar enterprise data governance platforms including implementation or business adoption
• Advanced analytics experience including building dashboards data models or reporting solutions (SQL Python Tableau Power BI etc.) to monitor and improve data quality
• Experience designing and implementing control tower or data monitoring capabilities that drive proactive prescriptive actions
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts including MRP inventory management lead time governance and supply/demand alignment
• Experience working with enterprise data warehouses (EDW) and partnering with data engineering teams on data architecture and integration
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional transformation initiatives particularly in process standardization and data governance
• Experience developing and tracking master data quality metrics and linking data performance to business outcomes (inventory service levels planning stability)
• Background in regulated industries (medical device pharma aerospace etc.) with an understanding of compliance and audit requirements related to data governance
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies to process and data improvement
• APICS (CPIM CSCP) or similar supply chain certification

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time