Director Supply Chain
Director of Supply Chain
Location: Washington, DC metro area (Onsite 5 Days/Week)
Travel: Approximately 10%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations for a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing organization. This individual will be a hands-on leader responsible for driving performance across planning, procurement, and warehousing, ensuring uninterrupted supply, inventory optimization, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, a strong background in SAP and IBP, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams while executing strategic initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end supply chain function, including demand planning, supply planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution.
- Direct and develop a team of 3 direct reports overseeing:
- Supply Planning
- Procurement/Sourcing
- Warehousing & Logistics
- Ensure uninterrupted product availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels and service performance.
- Drive S&OP and integrated business planning processes to align supply chain strategy with business objectives.
- Utilize SAP and SAP IBP to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory management, production planning, and supply chain visibility.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial leadership to support business growth and customer requirements.
- Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies that mitigate risk, improve supplier performance, and reduce costs.
- Monitor KPIs related to inventory turns, forecast accuracy, service levels, OTIF performance, procurement savings, and warehouse productivity.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
- Establish strong supplier relationships and oversee supplier performance management programs.
- Support new product launches, capacity planning, and network optimization efforts.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements impacting pharmaceutical supply chain operations.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading end-to-end supply chain functions including planning, procurement, inventory management, and warehousing.
- Experience managing teams and developing high-performing supply chain professionals.
- Strong expertise with SAP ERP and SAP IBP.
- Demonstrated success leading S&OP/IBP processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in day-to-day operations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- Master's degree (MBA or related field).
- APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP).
- Experience supporting multi-site pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement experience.
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