Sr Manager Supply Chain Operations

Primary Function of Position

The Senior Manager Supply Chain Operations will lead purchased component inventory optimization and supplier facing integrations and crossfunctional engagement across Planning Logistics Engineering and Procurement functions.  Position is accountable for scaling supply operations through improving material planning logic execution governance and adoption of new technologies and processes to support network expansion and business growth.

Success in this role requires strong direct materials-focused expertise technical aptitude disciplined execution and a proactive approach to inventory obsolescence and supply risk management.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead inventory turn-over optimization initiatives including refining component planning logic network balancing readiness reviews for site or production line expansions executing targeted reductions of slow moving or excess inventories and other execution improvements to support scale resilience and financial efficiency.
• Own endtoend supply chain integration efforts tied to network expansion acquisitions new manufacturing footprints production line extensions and supplier transitions.
• Supports warehouse space planning for purchased component materials including development of improved planning models to facilitate space budgeting.
• Drives supplier facing projects as required to support lean delivery processing of purchased materials that may include lot size governance product packaging and labeling and advance shipment notification processing to enable seamless receiving operations.
• Supports (and may lead) adoption and integration of new technologies tools and analytics to improve supply visibility planning accuracy and decision quality across the supply network.
• Establish clear process governance and controls for complex crossfunctional supply initiatives ensuring accountability across Planning Logistics Engineering Procurement and Manufacturing functions.
• Drive stabilization and continuous improvement of component material planning processes (i.e. coverage profile lead time lot sizing strategic reserves etc.) translating policy into durable execution.
• Identify and close systemic gaps in execution and process capabilities including definition of roles operating models and escalation paths.
• Serve as the senior counterpart to partner functions aligning priorities resolving ownership ambiguity and enabling faster more coordinated execution.
• Translate strategic supply chain objectives into executable roadmaps programs and projects balancing nearterm issue resolution with longerterm capability needs.
• Mentor and develop other leaders and high potential contributors scaling organizational capability and reducing dependency on adhoc or herodriven execution.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• 10 years of progressive experience in Procurement Planning Logistics or other manufacturing support functions within a complex global corporation.
• Demonstrated success leading crossfunctional supply chain initiatives integrating efforts across Planning Logistics Engineering Procurement and other functions with Operations or Finance.
• Strong expertise in inventory network design material planning warehouse and delivery optimization and financial principles including inventory turn-over and availability improvements master data governance (i.e. lead times coverage models etc.) excess and obsolete inventory reduction storage planning and strategic inventory reserves planning.
• Proven ability to lead largescale integrations or transformations such as network expansion new manufacturing footprints supplier transitions or system/process rollouts.
• Experience driving adoption of new technologies tools or analytics to improve supply visibility planning accuracy and execution performance.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous highcomplexity environments establishing clarity accountability and structure where ownership or processes are underdeveloped.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and developing highperforming teams.

Required Education and Training 

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Operations Business or a related technical or analytical field

Working Conditions none

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience leading supply chain network expansion including new manufacturing sites supplier transitions or regional footprint growth.
• Strong background in integrating supply chain technologies and systems (ERP planning tools analytics platforms etc.) into operating processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large crossfunctional programs from strategy through execution in matrixed organizations.
• Experience working closely with Engineering and Operations on new production introductions (NPI) industrialization or product lifecycle transitions.
• Familiarity with advanced planning concepts such as network modeling warehouse space planning scenario analysis capacity tradeoffs and inventory optimization.
• Track record of building or scaling execution governance models (RACI operating cadence escalation frameworks) in complex environments.
• Prior experience in regulated highreliability or capitalintensive industries preferred.

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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Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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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 :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time