Mark Walker

Vice President of Supply Chain Viant Medical

Mark is Vice President of Supply Chain for Viant Medical a leading contract manufacturer in the medical device industry. His responsibilities include Sales and Operations Planning, Inventory Management, Master Scheduling, Sourcing, Procurement, Freight management and Customer Service. Mark has spent over 20 years in medical device supply chain management in both OEM and contract manufacturing companies. Prior to joining Viant Medical, Mark served as Director of Planning at ICU Medical, Sr Director S&OP at DJO Global and multiple supply chain positions over a 16 year period at Covidien / Medtronic. Originally from the UK, Mark has worked in Europe and the US managing fast paced medical device supply chains across a wide spectrum of products and businesses. He holds a BS in Pure Mathematics from the University of Hull in the UK.

LogiMed Day 2

3:10 PM Track 2: Panel: Trust and Partnerships -- Common Sense, but not Common Practice: A How-To Guide

Strong provider-manufacturer relationships are essential for a resilient and responsive healthcare supply chain—but too often, partnerships are transactional, strained by misaligned expectations, lack of transparency, and reactive communication. This deep-dive panel combines case study insights, expert discussion, and interactive engagement, bringing together leaders from both sides of the table and dig into what it really takes to build long-term, trust-based partnerships that deliver value for both patients and the business. Through candid discussion, real-world examples, and facilitated breakout activities, participants will explore how to strengthen collaboration, address pain points, and co-create strategies for shared success. This session is designed for supply chain, commercial, and service leaders ready to move beyond transactional models and start building partnerships that withstand disruption and create lasting impact.

Identify the common breakdowns in provider-manufacturer communication and how to address them before they erode trust
Learn how to build relationship-driven partnerships rooted in transparency, shared goals, and proactive problem-solving
Walk away with a framework for continuous collaboration—covering communication rhythms, feedback loops, joint KPIs, and escalation pathways

4:50 PM Supply Chain Unplugged – Planning In Practice: Open Conversation Lounge Roundtables

This informal, drop-in space is designed for manufacturers and OEMs to connect around the nuts and bolts of modern supply chain planning. From S&OP to predictive analytics and planning system integration, each table offers candid conversation around what’s working—and what’s not—in real-world planning environments.

Moderators (Limit 5)

Mark Walker, VP, Supply Chain, Viant

Suggested Table Topics / Rotating Prompts:

• S&OP in MedTech: What’s Working, What’s Not

-Collaborate across commercial and operations

-Right-size your planning cadence and ownership model

• Forecasting in Uncertain Times

– How are manufacturers improving forecast accuracy in volatile markets?

– What does demand sensing really look like in practice?

• Planning System Overload: Tools That Help vs. Hurt

– What planning tools are adding value (and which feel like noise)?

– Is Excel still king, or is it time to move on?

• Predictive Demand & Supply Planning: Hype or Game-Changer?

– Are you piloting or scaling predictive models?

– What’s needed for these tools to stick—data, culture, or both?

• Aligning Inventory Strategy with Planning Priorities

– How do you balance inventory targets with unpredictable demand?

– What’s your best lever for driving alignment between field, warehouse, and planning?

• Cross-Functional Planning: Breaking the Silos

– How do you get commercial, manufacturing, and planning teams on the same page?

– Who owns the plan, and how do you make it agile?

LogiMed USA 2026

Mark Walker

LogiMed Day 2

3:10 PM Track 2: Panel: Trust and Partnerships -- Common Sense, but not Common Practice: A How-To Guide

4:50 PM Supply Chain Unplugged – Planning In Practice: Open Conversation Lounge Roundtables