Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity.

Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life. This position is accountable for tactical leadership of Kestra’s supply chain activity for equipment that supports lifesaving medical devices. This position plays a critical role in developing and executing strategies.

As a leader they build, maintain, and strengthen key internal and external relationships. This position will work with outsourced suppliers to ensure inventory levels are maintained and manufacturing constraints are accurate and mitigated. This position manages a team of Supply Chain, Planning and Distribution professionals.

They work collaboratively and cross-functionally with his/her peers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provide strategic and tactical leadership at the executive level of all supply chain operations activities. Manage the profit and loss of the supply chain operations.

Develop and execute strategies, systems and processes that support accelerated growth and drive desired performance levels, product quality, predictability, reliability, and responsiveness of the supply chain. Manage the team to facilitate supply chain, manufacturing, planning, distribution and technical strategies. Collaborate with other leaders to optimize global manufacturing operations with outsourcing partners including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners.

Work with outsourced suppliers to confirm planning processes are being followed, manufacturing constraints are accurate and feasible production plans are developed. Continually identify and mitigate risks and monitor resource allocations. • Actively engage as a member of the Kestra Leadership Team.

Support and demonstrate Kestra’s Mission Core Values. COMPETENCIES Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.

Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards. • Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service. Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.

Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking. Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind. Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others.

A critical skill for pressure situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree or directly related experience Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain, or healthcare related focus. Minimum 15 years direct experience within a regulated, technical, and/or medical device manufacturing environment. • Demonstrated experience leading high performing teams who meet and exceed goals.

Demonstrated experience building collaborative cross-functional relationships to execute strategies. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Master’s degree.

Experience managing a global supply chain, including logistics, export compliance, and vendor management. Experience working in a start-up environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Directly supervise Supply Chain team members including but not limited to conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and helping to set professional development goals. WORK ENVIRONMENT Indoor open office environment. Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment.

Extended/overtime hours when needed.