GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR

Planet Pharma; Australia; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Australia is seeking a Global Supply Chain Director to lead a scalable, global supply chain function during a period of growth. This senior role reports to the CEO and shapes the operating model to deliver operational excellence across procurement, planning, logistics, and supplier networks.

You will balance strategic design with hands-on execution, develop system infrastructure, manage a six-strong global team, and partner with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain, engineering, operations or business.
• Experience leading global supply chain in regulated industries.
• Proven transformation and change management track record.
• Experience with international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• ERP, planning, and analytics proficiency.
• Leadership of high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence executives while hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead global supply chain strategy for scalability and efficiency.
• Redesign procurement, planning, logistics, inventory, and distribution.
• Develop strategies balancing cost, quality, risk, service, compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead global demand planning and inventory management.
• Oversee international logistics, freight, warehousing, temperature control.
• Build and manage a global team of six supply chain professionals.
• Partner with CEO and cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Commercial, Finance).
• Support growth with scalable systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations in a regulated industry.

Skills

Global leadership

Supply chain

ERP analytics

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic & hands-on

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Planning software

Job description

Global Supply Chain Director

Location: Australia,

Category: Manufacturing

Salary: Apply for details

Country: Australia

Employment: Direct Hire/Perm

Worksite: Remote

Job Description

The Opportunity

Planet Pharma is supporting a rapidly growing international life sciences and medical technology organisation in the search for a Global Supply Chain Director.

This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and carrying responsibility for transforming and scaling a global supply chain function during a significant period of growth. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future operating model of the business, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the supply chain can support increasing global demand.

This is not a maintenance role. The organisation is looking for someone who can challenge existing processes, implement change, strengthen supplier networks, and build a world-class supply chain function capable of supporting international expansion.

The position would suit a commercially minded supply chain leader who thrives in growing organisations and enjoys balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global supply chain strategy, ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Review, redesign, and optimise supply chain processes across procurement, planning, logistics, inventory, and distribution.
• Develop and implement strategies that balance cost, quality, risk, service levels, and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embed a culture of operational excellence.
• Lead global demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and order fulfilment activities.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics partners.
• Ensure product availability while optimising inventory levels and working capital.
• Oversee international logistics, freight, warehousing, and temperature-controlled supply chains where required.
• Manage and develop a global team of six supply chain professionals.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Commercial, and Finance.
• Support business growth through the development of scalable systems, processes, and supply chain infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international regulations and quality standards within a regulated industry environment.

About You

• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading global supply chain operations within medical device, biotech, life sciences, diagnostics, healthcare, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong track record of supply chain transformation, change management, and process improvement.
• Experience managing international suppliers and manufacturing partners across multiple regions.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on capacities.
• Strong ERP, planning, and supply chain analytics experience.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to influence at executive level while remaining close to day-to-day operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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