Vice President Supply Chain

Forj Medical•Arden Hills, MN

About The Position

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact. Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us. Job Summary: The Vice President of Supply Chain is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the end-to-end supply chain strategy and harmonization across planning, sourcing, procurement, inventory management, warehousing and supplier quality for Forj Medical. This role is responsible for ensuring a resilient, compliant, cost-effective, and scalable supply chain that meets the regulatory and quality requirements of the medical device industry while enabling business growth, innovation, and global expansion.

Requirements

20+ years of progressive Supply Chain leadership experience, including at least 10 years in a global senior leadership role in medical device and CDMO organizations.
Proven track record of leading post-merger/acquisition Supply Chain integration
Proven ability to manage teams using Tiered metrics
Experience with customer engagement and communication, from project-level to executive (C-suite), with the ability to balance Forj business and customer success
Demonstrated executive leadership capabilities, including advanced communication, stakeholder influence, and the ability to build and lead high-performing global teams
Strong financial and P&L management skills, with the ability to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives
Ability to travel approximately 20–30% to domestic and international locations
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (MBA or master’s degree preferred)
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Multi-facility leadership experience
Executive experience leading organizations with institutional ownership (e.g., Private Equity)
Prior experience presenting to boards of directors and shareholders
Certifications: APICS (CSCP, CPIM) or Lean Six Sigma certifications

Responsibilities

Define and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with Forj Medical’s business objectives and integration roadmap
Design a scalable supply chain infrastructure to support new product launches and international expansion.
Build long-term supplier partnerships and global sourcing strategies.
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Partner with Quality to ensure supplier qualification, audits, CAPA execution, and risk management.
Oversee global sourcing and build a diversified, resilient supplier base.
Negotiate long-term agreements (MSAs) with suppliers and implement supplier performance monitoring and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to align demand forecasting with manufacturing
Optimize Inventory Turns and Working Capital while achieving OTIF service/delivery targets.
Manage warehousing and transportation to ensure timely, high-quality delivery to customers.
Partner with Commercial, R&D, Project Management, and Finance to ensure supply chain alignment with new product launches and financial targets.
Support Commercial and R&D with the creation, negotiation, and approval of customer proposals and contracts.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen, and harmonize ERP across global sites to enhance visibility, analytics, and results.
Shape and sustain a cohesive values-driven culture across diverse operating environments
Promote transparent communication and engagement strategies that reinforce organizational priorities
Provide direct supervision and leadership to the Supply Chain team, defining clear roles and reporting structures
Facilitate cross-team collaboration and cultural alignment across teams and facilities
Foster a high-performance, results-oriented culture and ensure continuous professional development of team members