Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Avive:

Avive Solutions, Inc. ( is a growth stage Automated External Defibrillator (AED) company with a connected response system that is rapidly gaining market share. We are a mission driven team that is quite literally saving lives. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the United States, and we are on a mission to change that! We are a dynamic organization that builds elegant, creative solutions to solve complex problems. Ultimately, our mission is for all cardiac arrest victims to have rapid access to life-saving defibrillation.

Avive is taking a fresh approach to addressing this decades-old problem by innovating AED technology, coupled with a first-of-its-kind software platform solution to enable a quicker and more streamlined response to SCA emergencies. We believe that this unique combination of deploying advanced – yet still accessible – hardware, and software, has the potential to revolutionize out-of-hospital cardiac arrest response and massively impact SCA survival rates.

Check out this short video that shows a glimpse of how our team is working to re-think cardiac arrest response and save lives!

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About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record of results-driven execution to manage and optimize our supply chain operations. This role is critical to ensuring the timely, cost-effective delivery of products and services while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. The Supply Chain Manager will oversee procurement, inventory management, and logistics, with responsibilities for project management and supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization. What you'll do:

• Execute supply plan by utilizing MPS and MRP to ensure inventory levels align with the stocking plan.
• Supervise Procurement and Logistics employees.
• Execute supply chain special projects.
• Develop, and maintain, supply chain and procurement procedures and work instructions.
• Verify procurement inputs to RFQ, vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure cost competitiveness and quality standards.
• Complete monthly plan vs actuals assessment and drive consensus on responses
• Monitor day-to-day supply chain constraints, develop and execute resolution plans, and escalate stockout risk to relevant stakeholders.
• Execute item setup and BOM structure changes triggered by PLM and ERP updates to ensure data integrity and supply continuity.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize working capital while ensuring adequate stock availability and minimizing obsolescence.
• Oversee logistics and transportation planning to ensure efficient and timely product delivery to customers and contract manufacturer.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews and fostering continuous improvement.
• Monitor supply chain metrics and KPIs; prepare reports and dashboards to track performance, risk management, and identify/escalate issues.
• Support lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies throughout supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including operations, finance, sales, R&D, and customer service.
• Monitor supply chain budgets and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or service levels.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive supply chain or operations management experience
• 3+years of direct people management experience
• Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, and negotiations
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels

Bonus Points For:

• APICS certification (CSCP, CPIM, CSCA)
• Experience in regulated medical device environment, subject to 21 CFR Part 820
• NetSuite, Propel PLM, and Asana project management experience
• Experience shipping/transporting Li-ion batteries as Dangerous Goods
• Experience with advanced planning systems (APS) or demand planning software
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of supply chain sustainability and ethical sourcing practices

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Anticipated salary: $120,000 - $140,000

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.