Senior Director, Demand Planning & Inventory Management

+ Directs and facilitates the coordination of supply chain business initiatives related to cost to serve model development, supply chain balanced score card and inventory turns

+ Functions as subject matter advisor for cross functional initiatives which include supply chain operations, packaging optimization, production operations

+ Provides guidance on short and long term capacity requirements at every stage of the supply chain.

+ Adapts production plan to acute business challenges to achieve maximum order fulfilment and cost efficiency

+ Ensures understanding of capacity at each stage of supply and throughout the distribution channels and partners ensure adequate capacity to meet short and long term needs

+ Identifies temporary or ongoing supply costs or quality risks and develop a plan to mitigate or accept these risks

* Demand Planning

+ Partners with Customer Service and Sales Operations to understand sales forecasts, trends and risks

+ Drives and facilitates the development of demand plans and forecasts (Statistical Operational Forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function

+ Drives and facilitates the development inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs

* Production Planning

+ Identifies internal supply chain strategies that provide assures order fulfilment with the best cost efficiency

+ Provides leadership for replenishment methods, integrated planning, operations management planning, and inventory productivity

* Partnership with Supplier Management and Production Management

* Distribution

+ Directs all functions of the logistics staff and third-party providers related to distribution activities

+ Assures quality and efficiency of the warehouse team, processes and facilities

+ Implement and manage appropriate agreements, pricing protocols, and minimum and maximum inventory levels

* Facilities this role MAY assume responsibility for some or all of the AtriCure facilities.

+ Organizational Leadership - Provide high level leadership and direction to the AtriCure Facilities department including development and implementation of short- and long-term facility needs based on growth projections.

+ Daily Management - Ensure that all AtriCure facilities are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organization.

+ Assure all facilities operate toward these policies and associates feel safe, values, and proud of our work environment.

+ Financial and Legal - Work with the Finance and Compliance Departments to ensure that all AtriCure facility leases are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary to meet the long-term needs of the organization.

+ Establishment of New Facilities or Renovation of existing

* General

+ Ensure that all procedures, budgets, and company policies are efficiently adhered to

+ Drives the Supply Chain Working Groups to promote close collaboration among stakeholders impacting the successful launch of trade and sample product

+ Represents the Supply Strategy function in various recurring supplier or product meetings

+ Utilizes knowledge to drive improvements and monitoring of distribution centers productivity

+ Effectively manages and fosters interactions between interdisciplinary teams and makes accurate evaluations of staff capabilities and fit

+ Demonstrates ability to direct, coach, and guide staff in both professional and managerial skill development

* Direct Reports: The following functional groups will report into this position:

+ Inventory Management & Distribution (United States and Europe)

* Regular and predictable work performance

* Ability to work under fast-paced conditions

* Ability to make decisions and use good judgment

* Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required.

* Ability to actively resolving issues with demand, capacity constraints and material availability

* Additional duties as assigned

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for all forecasting, planning and inventory management activities for AtriCure Inc. This position directs development of a consensus forecast model, production scheduling activities, as well a global warehousing and distribution activities. This position directs the Supply Strategy function to develop and maintain, through collaboration with internal stakeholders, a comprehensive, robust, and efficient strategy for product supply throughout the global product lifecycle. The successful candidate must be capable of translating objectives into a deliverable strategy to achieve business goals and create a competitive advantage of the product portfolio. Focusing on building a world-class team, utilizing, and deploying Lean Six Sigma techniques, driving continuous improvement activities and achievement of superior performance across all (Key Performance Initiatives).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* Education and Technical Management Experience

+ Bachelors degree required or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

+ Project management and analytical skills

+ Comfortable driving multiple initiatives at a rapid pace, making thoughtful recommendations with available data

+ Expertise in operational planning and collaboration

+ Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and SharePoint and be able to develop comprehensive reports and analyses

+ Financial knowledge of budgets, cost accounting and variance analysis

+ General familiarity with forecasting software programs

+ Experienced at program management and analytical techniques

* Industry Experience

+ FDA and ISO 13485 expertise and experience required

+ Proven experience with medical device design and manufacture

+ Demonstrated possession of in-depth and current knowledge of industry best practices and the ability to implement the same

* Manufacturing Skillsets

+ Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation

+ Experience in technical report writing and verbal and oral communication skills

+ Must be able to read and interpret technical specifications and illustrations

+ Problem solving/trouble shooting experience

+ Deep understanding of component manufacturing technologies including molding, machining, polishing, brazing, bonding, additive manufacturing, and various testing techniques

+ Understanding of facilities management including fabrication and maintenance.

* Leadership Skills

+ Active, high-energy communicator who drives a company vision/mission to align teams, critical resources, management, and stakeholders

+ Demonstrated ability to develop business, operational and financial strategies, plans and programs that foster the achievement of organizational objectives

+ Ability to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans

+ Creative thinker with exceptional process, analytical, management and relationship skills

+ A confident decision-maker who is capable and has the experience to make tough business decisions

+ Accomplished in building a strong link between the company and awareness of the needs of our customers

+ Must be skilled at delegation, follow-up, and team building

+ Must possess excellent communication (verbal and written), organization, interpersonal and presentation skills

* Ability to travel 30%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 10 years of class II or class III medical device manufacturing leadership experience

* Formal training in quality assurance (e.g. AQS certification) and / or manufacturing systems (e.g. LEAN, 6 sigma)

* Advanced technical or business degree(s) or similar training

* APICS/CPIM certification

* CLTD certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to regularly walk, s