Supply Chain Manager

Company Overview

Founded in 2001 Altus is a designer, assembler / manufacturer, and marketer of medical, point-of-care technology workstations used across the healthcare industry. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Altus’ current product portfolio includes powered (i.e., with built-in battery) and non-powered mobile workstations, and AI enabled tele-sitting cart and wall-mounts launched in partnership with another company. A key component of the Company’s value proposition is offering a very broad assortment of configurable customization options, aimed at improving the end-use experience. The Company’s products are utilized across multiple departments including patient rooms, emergency departments, surgical centers, continuing care, telehealth and radiology departments.

Historically the Company has leveraged its strong product and industrial engineering capabilities to design and manufacture high-quality carts that are well-regarded in the market. Over the past few years, hospitals have increasingly demanded managed services capabilities that enable customers, or Altus itself, to proactively manage the fleet of carts deployed at customer sites (e.g. detect quality issues, remote troubleshooting, real time cart's location, fleet replacement management, etc). Altus has made progress in the development of this capability, with the launch of IOT enabled carts earlier this year, and a customer beta site where a fleet of carts is actively generating data.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our growing team at Altus.

SUMMARY: The Supply Chain Manager owns strategic development and growth initiatives within in the quote-to-cash process at Altus, cultivating relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize financial and human resources. The leadership role is active across the entire product life cycle and a subject matter expert within the local ERP system (Global Shop).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Procurement and Sourcing:
  • Identify reliable direct and indirect suppliers and negotiate favorable terms, prices, and delivery schedules.
  • Evaluate vertical integration and make vs. buy opportunities aligned with growth strategies.
  • Continuously monitor market trends and industry developments to make informed sourcing decisions.
• Inventory Management:
  • Develop and implement inventory control policies and procedures to optimize Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) while minimizing carrying costs and supporting on time delivery metrics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and adjust procurement plans accordingly.
  • Ensure accurate and timely outgoing shipments, incoming receipts, storage location and inventory accuracy.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate growth relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable quality/delivery/cost, including ownership of long-term agreement negotiation.
  • Engage in supplier related NCCA/CAPA, such as quality discrepancies, lead time delays, and pricing discrepancies.
  • Conduct periodic supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
• Production Planning:
  • Collaborate with production and operations teams to develop and maintain an accurate master production plan.
  • Monitor production progress and adjust procurement plans to accommodate any changes in demand or capacity.
• Cost Management:
  • Analyze pricing, terms, and contracts to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Participate in budgeting and cost forecasting activities to support financial planning, including Gross Material Margin
• Compliance and Documentation:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to procurement, inventory management and HAZMAT.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of procurement transactions, contracts, and supplier communications.
• Manage Supply Chain Team
  • Attract/Develop/Retain current and new team members as part of Altus growth initiatives
  • Set and monitor progress toward company and team objectives, documenting performance within company systems
  • Coach/Mentor personal and career development conversations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, logistics, operations, preferably in manufacturing.
• CPSM/APICS certification desired
• Electronics/Technology sourcing a plus
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, etc.)
• People leadership skills focused on culture, performance, and leading with and without authority a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Physical Demands:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position extended periods of time and be able to move about inside the office and within the manufacturing floor
  • Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine and computer printer and must have the ability to use hands to handle, control or feel objects or controls and reach with hands and arms.
  • Constantly communicate and exchange information with team members and must be able to effectively communicate correct information with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Read/comprehend, write, communicate orally, reasoning, and analytical abilities, and mental flexibility.
  • Occasionally will move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally climb stairs, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above shoulder to access materials and/or documentation.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to compare and distinguish accounting and administrative data.
  • Hearing ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking level with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.

• Work Environment:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in a typical interior/office work environment
  • Position may involve extended work hours.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.