Henry Schein

Henry Schein started out as a Queens, New York-based pharmacy in 1932 and is now a Fortune 500 company specializing in healthcare products and solutions for hea

Senior Supply Chain Process Improvement Manager

Supply ChainSupply ChainFull TimeRemoteSeniorCompany Site

Location

Connecticut + 3 moreAll locations: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Posted

60 days ago

Salary

$126.6K - $174.1K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishERPTableau

Job Description

• Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize key improvement opportunities, ensuring initiatives are linked to strategic priorities and deliver significant business value • Lead the design and implementation of supply chain’s continuous improvement / kaizen roadmap • Lead and facilitate major process improvement projects (e.g., Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects), from conception and chartering to implementation and sustainment. • Conduct value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other analytical exercises to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste. • Utilize data analytics and statistical methods to measure process performance and validate improvement results. • Establish and manage a portfolio of strategic, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, resource allocation, and sustained results • Prepare and present regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on process improvement initiatives, project milestones, and performance metrics. • Develop and deliver training programs on Lean principles and tools to build internal capabilities and empower teams. • Coach, mentor, and develop Lean Champions, fostering a culture of ownership and data-driven problem-solving. • Collaborate with a wide range of departments, including business divisions, IT, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service, to ensure alignment and buy-in for improvement projects. • Drive the adoption of new technologies and systems that enhance process efficiency and data visibility. • Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership to embed a data-driven, problem-solving culture. • Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and accountability across all levels of the organization. • Ensure compliance with established Henry Schein Lean standards and methodologies. • Participate in other special projects and perform other duties as required

Job Requirements

  • Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly preferred.
  • Green Belt is a minimum requirement.
  • Proven experience leading and implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement projects with a quantifiable impact.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, including demand planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor, influence, and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Strong project management skills and experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
  • Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., ERP systems like SAP) and data analysis tools.
  • Expert knowledge of Lean principles and tools (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, etc.) and statistical process control.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) and process mapping software (e.g., Visio, Lucid).

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Income Protection
  • Work Life Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Educational Benefits
  • Worldwide Scholarship Program
  • Volunteer Opportunities

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