Supply Chain Manager Costa Rica

Position Summary:

Boston Scientific is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the commercial supply chain strategy for Costa Rica. This leader will oversee inventory management, new product launch readiness, and demand planning execution while ensuring full compliance with BSC’s global standards. Acting as a key integrator between commercial, finance, regulatory, and marketing teams, the Supply Chain Manager will drive operational excellence, risk mitigation, and supply chain innovation to support Costa Rica’s strategic role within LATAM.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute localized supply chain strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Lead planning and execution for new product launches, ensuring seamless availability and inventory readiness.
• Enable operational alignment across commercial, finance, and regulatory teams to ensure service excellence and business continuity.

2. Operational Excellence & Inventory Performance

• Monitor and enhance inventory performance, focusing on line fill rate, order-to-ship accuracy, and scrap reduction.
• Drive structured actions to minimize E&O, short shelf-life risks, and backorder impact.
• Lead the implementation of inventory targets, DC replenishment, and monthly metric tracking and reporting.

3. Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between local teams and global supply chain, demand planning, and marketing functions.
• Coordinate with Finance on consignment targets, purchase planning, and financial reporting.
• Partner with regional/international marketing for product allocations, ABC classification, and demand forecasting accuracy.

4. Quality, Compliance & SIOP Alignment

• Ensure rigorous compliance with Boston Scientific’s SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Support quality commitments through proactive documentation, material master maintenance, and data accuracy.

5. Data-Driven Decision Making

• Own and optimize the use of ERP (SAP) and data tools (Power BI/Tableau) for real-time insights and predictive planning.
• Generate consolidated monthly and quarterly inventory projections and reporting for international stakeholders.

6. Project & Change Management

• Lead and participate in strategic projects aimed at improving visibility, access, and operational efficiency in the supply chain.
• Enable continuous improvement by applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and root cause analysis tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain leadership, preferably in medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• B2–C1 English proficiency and strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred), Power BI/Tableau, and leading cross-functional projects.

Preferred Competencies:

• Master’s or MBA degree preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS certification.
• Strong familiarity with Central America market dynamics and global supply chain transformation initiatives.

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By:

• Improved inventory accuracy, line fill rate, and reduced scrap/E&O.
• Flawless execution of NPLs and inventory readiness.
• Enhanced integration of Costa Rica’s supply chain within regional/global operations.
• Strong cross-functional relationships and stakeholder trust.
• Timely, data-driven reporting and KPI achievement.