KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
Slough, Berkshire
At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients through some of the toughest journeys of their lives. We are making contributions that matter. Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients' lives every day. Get to know us and join our teamas UK Head of Supply Chain Operations Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement Location: Slough, GB, SL1 4TQ Work Flexibility: Onsite (Office/ Production) KARL STORZ is one of the world's leading suppliers of medical equipment for minimally invasive surgery. Since its beginnings in 1945, KARL STORZ has established itself worldwide as an international and highly regarded company in the production and sale of medical instruments and devices. The family-owned company KARL STORZ applies tradition and experience to think about tomorrow, today. The company caters for future trends with sophisticated products, services and processes that systematically support our global activities. Our commitment to performance and professionalism means we can guarantee both user and patient the ideal solution. In doing so, we secure and create top-quality jobs in all our corporate locations. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain Operations to lead our end-to-end supply chain function in the United Kingdom, ensuring the reliable, compliant, and cost-effective availability of medical devices to customers. This is a senior managerial role with responsibility for planning, procurement, supplier management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR requirements, while partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial teams to support business growth. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership & supply chain management Define and deliver the supply chain strategy aligned to business and regulatory requirements Drive continuous improvement, resilience and digital transformation (ERP, WMS, APS, analytics) Develop and maintain effective business continuity and risk mitigation plans Demand, supply & planning Lead the S&OP / IBP process to align demand, supply and commercial priorities Improve forecast accuracy and supply planning to minimise shortages and obsolescence Ensure supply chain readiness for new product introductions and market expansion Inventory, warehousing & distribution Optimise inventory, safety stock and working capital Oversee warehousing, distribution and transport to ensure strong on-time delivery Ensure compliant handling of controlled medical devices and drive logistics efficiency Quality, compliance & risk Ensure compliance with FDA/QSR, ISO 13485, MDR and related regulations Maintain end-to-end traceability to support audits and post-market surveillance Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing and partnerships Financial performance & leadership Own supply chain budgets, forecasting and cost management Monitor and report KPIs including OTIF, COGS, forecast accuracy and logistics costs Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team with clear goals and succession plans Partner cross-functionally and represent the function in leadership forums, audits and customer engagements Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business or similar Master's degree or APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred 10+ years' experience in supply chain operations, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other regulated environments 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing planning, procurement and logistics teams Strong experience working within FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR frameworks Proven success in S&OP/IBP, supplier leadership and supply chain optimisation Skills: Strategic, analytical and commercially minded Strong people leader with a track record of building high-performing teams Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills Deep knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA), WMS and analytics tools Calm under pressure, highly organised and solutions-focused Job Types: Full time/ Permanent Schedule: 35 hour shift Monday-Friday Work Location: Office based in Slough 34 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays) Private Medical Medical cash back scheme Company sick pay Life Assurance Critical illness and income protection (service requirements apply)
At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients through some of the toughest journeys of their lives. We are making contributions that matter. Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients' lives every day. Get to know us and join our teamas UK Head of Supply Chain Operations Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement Location: Slough, GB, SL1 4TQ Work Flexibility: Onsite (Office/ Production) KARL STORZ is one of the world's leading suppliers of medical equipment for minimally invasive surgery. Since its beginnings in 1945, KARL STORZ has established itself worldwide as an international and highly regarded company in the production and sale of medical instruments and devices. The family-owned company KARL STORZ applies tradition and experience to think about tomorrow, today. The company caters for future trends with sophisticated products, services and processes that systematically support our global activities. Our commitment to performance and professionalism means we can guarantee both user and patient the ideal solution. In doing so, we secure and create top-quality jobs in all our corporate locations. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain Operations to lead our end-to-end supply chain function in the United Kingdom, ensuring the reliable, compliant, and cost-effective availability of medical devices to customers. This is a senior managerial role with responsibility for planning, procurement, supplier management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR requirements, while partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial teams to support business growth. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership & supply chain management Define and deliver the supply chain strategy aligned to business and regulatory requirements Drive continuous improvement, resilience and digital transformation (ERP, WMS, APS, analytics) Develop and maintain effective business continuity and risk mitigation plans Demand, supply & planning Lead the S&OP / IBP process to align demand, supply and commercial priorities Improve forecast accuracy and supply planning to minimise shortages and obsolescence Ensure supply chain readiness for new product introductions and market expansion Inventory, warehousing & distribution Optimise inventory, safety stock and working capital Oversee warehousing, distribution and transport to ensure strong on-time delivery Ensure compliant handling of controlled medical devices and drive logistics efficiency Quality, compliance & risk Ensure compliance with FDA/QSR, ISO 13485, MDR and related regulations Maintain end-to-end traceability to support audits and post-market surveillance Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing and partnerships Financial performance & leadership Own supply chain budgets, forecasting and cost management Monitor and report KPIs including OTIF, COGS, forecast accuracy and logistics costs Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team with clear goals and succession plans Partner cross-functionally and represent the function in leadership forums, audits and customer engagements Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business or similar Master's degree or APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred 10+ years' experience in supply chain operations, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other regulated environments 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing planning, procurement and logistics teams Strong experience working within FDA, ISO 13485 and MDR frameworks Proven success in S&OP/IBP, supplier leadership and supply chain optimisation Skills: Strategic, analytical and commercially minded Strong people leader with a track record of building high-performing teams Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills Deep knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA), WMS and analytics tools Calm under pressure, highly organised and solutions-focused Job Types: Full time/ Permanent Schedule: 35 hour shift Monday-Friday Work Location: Office based in Slough 34 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays) Private Medical Medical cash back scheme Company sick pay Life Assurance Critical illness and income protection (service requirements apply)