Director of Supply Chain Engineering, Network Capacity and Material Flow - ResMed : Job Details

Resmed's supply chain is a dynamic, global ecosystem that must scale seamlessly to support new product launches, rapid growth, and increasingly complex global distribution. We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain Network Capacity & Material Flow to lead the design, optimization, and future-proofing of our global supply chain network. This high-impact role is responsible for building a resilient, data-driven supply chain that ensures agility, scalability, and operational excellence. This is a new role as part of our Supply Chain transformation. We are open to a base location of Singapore, Sydney, or San Diego region.

It's an exciting time to join us, where you will have the unique opportunity to create and innovate from the ground up, without the constraints of following in someone else's footsteps. If you have a passion for designing scalable supply chain models, leveraging data analytics and flow modeling, and driving operational efficiency across supply, manufacturing, and logistics, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Let's Talk About Role and Responsibilities:

Network Strategy & Capacity Optimization

• Develop and execute a global supply chain network strategy to support business growth and evolving market needs.
• Ensure network and asset capacity planning aligns with demand while optimizing asset utilization and capital deployment.
• Design scalable and agile supply chain models to improve inventory placement, service levels, and cost efficiency.
• Utilize data analytics and flow modeling to anticipate capacity constraints and proactively mitigate risks.
• Advise on optimal locations and scopes for supply, manufacturing, and distribution nodes to enhance network resilience.

Industrial Engineering & Flow Modeling

• Lead the development of advanced flow modeling to optimize material and product movement across the global network.
• Implement dynamic simulation models to assess bottlenecks, utilization, and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Partner with supply, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure seamless end-to-end product movement.

Logistics & Intralogistics Engineering

• Design and implement best-in-class logistics infrastructure, including warehouse automation, transportation networks, and fulfillment hubs.
• Optimize intralogistics within warehouses, manufacturing, and distribution centers to enhance operational efficiency using technology-driven solutions.

Resilience & Risk Mitigation

• Build a resilient supply chain network by implementing risk mitigation strategies against disruptions such as geopolitical shifts and demand surges.
• Establish redundancy and contingency plans for key supply chain nodes to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor and assess external market factors to proactively adapt supply chain strategies.

Distribution Engineering & Scalability

• Engineer efficient and scalable global distribution models to optimize delivery speed and cost.
• Enhance cross-border logistics capabilities and compliance frameworks to support seamless international product flow.
• Implement solutions to improve reverse logistics and circular supply chain efficiencies.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead a high-performing team of supply chain and industrial engineers, partnering with data scientists and logistics experts.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with supply, manufacturing, planning, IT, distribution, and commercial teams.
• Drive a culture of collaboration, innovation, agility, and operational excellence across the supply chain network.

Let's Talk About Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain network design, logistics engineering, or industrial engineering.
• Expertise in designing scalable and agile supply chain models, network design, capacity planning, and inventory optimization.
• Strong background in leveraging data analytics and flow modeling, with hands-on experience with network simulation tools, predictive analytics, and optimization algorithms.
• Proven track record in supply chain network design and planning within manufacturing and logistics environments.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with key stakeholders, with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams in complex, global supply chain environments.

Success Metrics:

• Development and execution of a world-class, scalable, reliable, and future-ready supply chain network.
• Improved availability, asset utilization, and predictable capital deployment while reducing end-to-end costs through optimized network design.
• Enhanced resilience and risk management, minimizing supply chain disruptions.
• Increased speed-to-market for new product introductions.
• Implementation of data-driven decision-making for continuous network optimization.

Why Join ResMed?

• Be part of a mission-driven company improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions.
• Work in a global, fast-paced, and collaborative environment where your expertise will drive real impact.
• Lead strategic supply chain initiatives that will shape the future of ResMed's operations.