Associate Director, Business Technology Solutions - Supply Chain

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:

In this role, you will lead the Strategy and Solutions Technology team for designing, deploying, and supporting technical solutions that improve business processes. This role will provide thoughtful leadership and act as a trusted advisor on cross-functional initiatives and complex projects that include partnering with IT, Commercial, and Manufacturing team members with the focus on delivering results. The breadth of Planning and Fulfillment technologies encompasses Planning (Demand, Supply, S&OP), Customer Experience, and Logistics (Transportation, Warehousing, and Trade Compliance). This leader will focus on developing future leaders of the organization by ensuring they acquire the right skills and experience for future success.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the Planning and Fulfillment Technology Team that is responsible for delivering technology solutions and defining strategic initiatives aimed to transform existing business processes to optimize cost and service level.

• Forge the Planning and Fulfillment Technology roadmap that encompasses features, components, and upgrades.

• Act as the Technology Product Owner that identifies new features, enhancements, and emerging solutions.

• Solve high-impact problems and develop actionable technical solutions for the most challenging issues facing the business with an end-to-end focus to drive value capture.

• Provide functional and technical leadership and hands on day-to-day technology support for global operations.

• Foster and own the Technology partners relationships to driver greater adoption, speed to resolution, and strategic roadmaps.

• Ensure the relationship between IT and Business teams is open, trusted and effective in understanding all perspectives and how best to work collaboratively.

• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business technology goals in collaboration with ISC leaders and stakeholders.

• Build an effective team that can deliver, support and exploit transition to best in suite technologies for the organization's Planning and Fulfillment capabilities.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field; MBA or MS a plus.

• 10 or more years of experience working in and leading cross functional global technology teams responsible for Supply Chain applications

• 7 or more years of Project Management experience

• 7 or more years of designing, developing and implementing ERPs (SAP, Oracle), CX, WMS, TMS, Demand and Supply Planning Applications, and Global Visibility Platforms.

• Previous experience building and developing business cases and budgets for technology projects.

• Previous experience in global Supply Chain medical device manufacturing network, or healthcare services and/or specialty pharmacy service preferred

• Flexible and adaptable - able to work in ambiguous situations and to bring clarity to the process

• In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following Integrated Supply chain functions is needed to guide development project: Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Planning and/or Fulfillment.

• Demonstrate project management acumen and skills to prioritize initiatives, build project roadmaps, scope, deliverables, metrics, and scheduled plan.

• Proven track record of collaborating with functional leads to solve complex business problems and presenting solutions to leadership

• Leadership and influencing skills, ability to successfully complete projects in a highly matrixed, consensus-driven organization

• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once

• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution

• Problem solving skills, ability to deal with complex and ambiguous business problems and develop concrete integrated supply chain and business recommendations

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

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

Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important 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 $144,000 to $170,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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

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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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