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Associate Director, Supply Chain Development

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In-Office
Deerfield, IL, USA
152K-190K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Deerfield, IL, USA
152K-190K Annually
Senior level
Lead Global Supply Chain Development to deliver a 3–5 year roadmap across Planning and Fulfillment. Drive supply chain transformation projects, improve OTIF and Planning-to-Fulfillment handoffs, optimize transportation and warehousing spend, partner cross-functionally to implement policies, analyze opportunities, prioritize projects, and deliver measurable financial and service improvements.
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Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your role at Vantive

Lead the Global Supply Chain Development team responsible for driving cross-functional improvement initiatives that enable value creation across the Planning and Fulfillment function. The scope of Planning and Fulfillment includes Planning (Demand, Supply, and S&OP), Customer Experience, and Logistics (Transportation, Warehousing, and Trade Compliance). This role will provide strong leadership on cross-functional initiatives and complex projects in partnership with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Planning teams, with a focus on delivering financial and services level improvements.

What you'll be doing 

  • Lead the execution of a 3-to-5-year roadmap, priorities, and value creation initiatives across Planning and Fulfillment that support $5B + revenue.

  • Lead Supply Chain transformation projects targeting to optimize cost while improving service, for an expenditure of ~$1B+, across Transportation and Warehousing.

  • Support Planning–Logistics synchronization through process, data, and operational improvements that enhance OTIF performance.

  • Help operationalize Planning-to-Fulfillment handoffs across programs to reduce service failures and execution inefficiencies.

  • Partner with leaders to clarify the global Planning & Fulfillment operating model (CoE + regions), clarifying ownership across inventory, deployment, and execution decisions

  • Implement P&F policies that align with the business requirements to ensure adherence and sustainability.

  • Partner with ISC leaders to identify and analyze opportunities for capability development, performance improvement, and value enhancement.

  • Apply analytical skills to develop recommendations and support project prioritization.

  • Solve complex supply chain problems and help develop actionable solutions for end-to-end process issues.

  • Maintain awareness of competitive, macroeconomic, and geopolitical trends that may influence supply chain development priorities.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.

  • 5-8 years of supply chain development, planning, analytics, and operations experience

  • 5 or more years of business experience working in cross-functional teams

  • 2+ years of project management experience

  • Working knowledge in one or more of the following Integrated Supply Chain functions is needed to support development projects: Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Planning, and/or Fulfillment.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with functional leads to solve business problems and present recommendations to leadership

  • Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to deliver projects in a highly matrixed, consensus-driven organization

  • Ability to manage ambiguity effectively and balance multiple projects at once

  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills

  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, establish actionable goals, and support metric-driven execution

  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex business issues and develop practical supply chain recommendations

  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge ideas and assumptions constructively

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel.

  • Previous experience in a global supply chain, medical device manufacturing network, healthcare services, and/or specialty pharmacy environment preferred

  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in ambiguous situations and help bring clarity to processes

We understand compensation is a principal factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $152,000 - $190,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.  The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.  The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
                                                                                                                                                               
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