Director, Global Supply Chain - Strategy & Transformation (Remote - Globally)

Requisition ID: 34360 At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving global supply chain excellence? Join a dynamic organization as a strategic advisor to the VP of Global Supply Chain, where you'll shape enterprise-level initiatives, lead cross-functional transformation, and influence executive decision-making. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to translate strategy into action, optimize global operations, and champion innovation through digital tools and advanced analytics. If you thrive in complexity, possess exceptional judgment, and excel at aligning stakeholders across functions, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on a global scale. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and operationalize global supply chain strategies aligned with corporate goals and growth objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish global supply chain objectives as part of both short- and long-term business planning.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and risk mitigation across supply chain functions.
• Assess market trends, regulatory shifts, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction.
• Translate complex strategic concepts into actionable programs and measurable outcomes.

Supply Chain Optimization & Global Operations

• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement of supply chain processes, logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
• Implement systems and best practices to enhance visibility, cost efficiency, and reliability across the global supply chain.
• Enable adoption/replications across regional and functional teams.
• Establish governance, reviews, and dashboards to sustain progress and accountability.
• Evaluate the impact of new programs or policies on manufacturing and logistics operations, ensuring business continuity and scalability.
• Champion digital transformation tools, advanced analytics, AI and automation to enable data-driven decision-making and efficiency.

Strategic Leadership & Advisory Support

• Serve as a senior advisor and thought partner to the VP, providing high-quality analysis, recommendations, and executive-level deliverables.
• Prepare and refine executive presentations and briefing materials that reflect strategic priorities and brand standards.
• Act as a surrogate for the VP in meetings and decision-making forums, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and leadership intent.
• Drive strategic alignment across multiple business units, ensuring clarity and accountability in execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment

• Partner with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure strategic and operational cohesion.
• Lead communication efforts that cascade priorities and reinforce alignment with enterprise-wide objectives.
• Facilitate decision-making across global teams by coordinating input, managing dependencies, and ensuring clarity on ownership and timelines.

Performance Management

• Establish frameworks for performance tracking, KPI monitoring, and business outcome reporting.
• Identify and lead initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and increase agility across global operations.
• Manage action plans, commitments, and follow-ups on behalf of the SVP, ensuring execution fidelity and accountability.
• Lead post-initiative evaluations to capture learnings and optimize future efforts.

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead end-to-end management of special initiatives, including market expansion, operational restructuring, or organizational design projects.
• Develop project governance models (e.g., Steering Committees, PMOs), ensuring cross-functional representation and transparent decision-making.
• Serve as the connective tissue between teams-facilitating the movement of ideas, resources, and decisions across global operations.
• Integrate relevant sustainability initiatives into supply chain strategy.

Leadership & Development

• Cultivate a culture of operational excellence, accounta