Director Supply Chain (Pharma Delivery) (M/F/D)

Job Title: Director Supply Chain (Pharma Delivery) (M/F/D)

Location: Schorndorf, Germany

Position Summary

The Supply Chain function is responsible for all S&OP, Planning, Customer Service, Master Data, Procurement (Operational Buyers) and Inventory Control functions at Catalent, Schorndorf. The position is responsible for overseeing all activities and personnel within the Supply Chain function providing leadership for Customer Services, Planning, S&OP, Master Data, and Material Management. Responsible for coordinating and implementing activities to attain strategic objectives within the department and looks to his or her direct supervisor or other peers for guidance. In addition, the Director Supply Chain is able to establish goals and objectives, supervise work practices for direct reports, interprets and executes policies and procedures that typically affect organizational units. At the senior level, this position requires extensive independent judgment, ability to interact with senior leadership, plan and execute site strategy aligned to Corporate vision and objectives.

The Role

1. Develop and execute site Supply Chain strategy aligned with Business, Operations, and Quality Strategy.
2. Manage Commercial supply agreements, ensure the highest level of service levels and On Time Delivery to Customers.
3. Intervene and resolve current / upcoming servicing issues through strong cross functional S&OP process.
4. Implement and manage the planning and S&OP function to ensure optimal processing of customer orders.
5. Ensure project management disciplines are followed to deliver ‘quick to market’ launches for new products.
6. Work closely with operations and quality to develop production/laboratory capacity plans and strategies for the medium and long term.
7. Negotiate and manage supply agreements and coordinate Supply Chain related items with customers.
8. As the interface with the customer and Operations Team, actively contribute to the development and implementation of Catalent (Schorndorf) logistics and planning strategy.

The Candidate

MS degree (preferred) with over 10 years’ experience providing strategic and operational leadership in a customer-driven planning and logistics environment. Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (CDMO preferred) experience is needed, with SLT/Board responsibility for SC. Managing Supply Chain in an ERP environment (reputed systems like JD Edwards), system implementation experience is needed. Significant experience managing people and providing both tactical and strategic leadership to the organization and the site. As the interface with the customer and Operations Team, actively contribute to the development and implementation of Catalent (Schorndorf) logistics and planning strategy. Has the ability and qualities to develop long-term customer relationships, at an international level across different cultures. Strong ERP system acumen to help integrate and improve end-to-end processes, improve compliance and controls.