Supply Operations Manager

Orifarm; Odense; Hybrid; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orifarm is seeking a Supply Operations Manager to lead supply operations across manufacturing sites, ensuring reliable product availability and alignment with production and supply plans. You will coordinate cross-functional alignment within Orifarm’s global functions to secure high service levels and optimal inventory while maintaining compliance and continuous improvement objectives.

You will drive digitalization and automation opportunities within the global planning team, collaborate with

Responsibilities

• Manage supply operations for the assigned site portfolio from demand and supply alignment through production, release and deliver
• Drive the evolution from transactional planning to data-driven and AI-enabled decision making, being a champion in adoption of advanced planning technologies, automation, predictive analytics and digital workflows across Supply Operations
• Leverage AI, advanced analytics and planning optimization tools to identify risks, constraints and improvement opportunities before they impact supply performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships across sites and global functions, as well as lead adoption across operational teams in Denmark and Poland
• Own and report supply KPIs, including service level, plan adherence and inventory, using data to drive decisions and corrective actions
• Initiate and support continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN and structured problem-solving methods
• Translate business requirements into scalable digital workflows, dashboards and automated solutions in collaboration with process owners and IT

Job description

About the job

As our Supply Operations Manager you will manage supply operations for Orifarm’s manufacturing sites ensuring reliable product availability, aligned with production and supply plans. You will act as the primary Supply Operations contact and coordinate cross-functional alignment within Orifarm’s global functions to secure high service level, optimal inventory, while maintaining compliance and continuous improvement objectives.

In this position you will also lead, identify and implement digitalization and automation opportunities within global planning team and site interfaces. You will collaborate closely with process owners to drive improvements and ensure solutions align with global processes and standards.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage supply operations for the assigned site portfolio from demand and supply alignment through production, release and deliver
• Drive the evolution from transactional planning to data-driven and AI-enabled decision making, being a champion in adoption of advanced planning technologies, automation, predictive analytics and digital workflows across Supply Operations
• Leverage AI, advanced analytics and planning optimization tools to identify risks, constraints and improvement opportunities before they impact supply performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships across sites and global functions, as well as lead adoption across operational teams in Denmark and Poland
• Own and report supply KPIs, including service level, plan adherence and inventory, using data to drive decisions and corrective actions
• Initiate and support continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN and structured problem-solving methods
• Translate business requirements into scalable digital workflows, dashboards and automated solutions in collaboration with process owners and IT

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who combines supply chain expertise with a passion for digital innovation. You bring an excellent understanding of end-to-end supply chain and production planning, as well as experience working with manufacturing sites and cross-functional site governance.

You have strong digital acumen and a curiosity for emerging technologies, which enable you to assess technology opportunities to be integrated into our processes. You utilize advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve operational performance.

We value great stakeholder management skills and are looking for someone who has a business-oriented mindset. You take ownership of your tasks and continuously seek improvements. You have an educational background in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a similar field.

Who are we?

As part of our Technical Operations department, you will be a part of our Supplier Relationship Team. We work closely with manufacturing sites and global functions to ensure reliable and efficient supply of products. We have a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, innovation, and ownership are key to our success.

Why should you join Orifarm?

At Orifarm, we are united by a shared purpose: improving access to affordable medicine for the people who need it. Founded in Odense, Denmark in 1994 by Birgitte & Hans Bøgh-Sørensen, we have built our business on challenging conventional thinking to make affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals more accessible across Europe. Rather than developing new medicines, we focus on finding smarter ways to bring existing treatments to patients, creating value for pharmacies, healthcare systems, and society.

We live by the mindset Challenge Accepted. It reflects our explorer spirit and can-do attitude, where challenges are perceived as opportunities. We encourage people to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take ownership. Across teams, functions, and markets, you will find a collaborative and supportive culture built on trust, respect, and a flat hierarchy where everyone has a voice and direct access to decision-makers.

When you join Orifarm, you will be empowered to make a real impact from day one. We offer autonomy and great opportunities for career advancement, enabling our employees to shape their professional development. We value flexibility and provide a hybrid work model with the possibility of working from home two days a week.

At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.