Associate Director - Supply Chain and Logistic RLT lead

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) plan

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a seasoned Supply Chain & Planning leader to direct end-to-end processes including demand planning, forecasting, supply planning, master scheduling, and procurement. The role emphasizes a safety-first, quality-always culture while ensuring materials arrive on time and products reach patients within their usable window.

You will lead risk and trade compliance programs, drive continuous improvement across supply chain, and manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, engineering, science or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain management in a life science/pharma or related STEM environment.
• 10+ years of progressive materials management, procurement, contracts management, and/or strategic sourcing experience in a fast-paced pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end supply chain processes including demand planning, forecasting, supply planning, master scheduling, capacity planning, materials management, inventory control, logistics, sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Support MRB processes and coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing and Finance on related activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive best-in-class manufacturing and materials planning processes.
• Set team objectives, monitor KPIs, manage budgets and staffing; coach and develop staff and cross-functional partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science or other relevant degree field

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

The Supply Chain & Planning leader directs end-to-end supply chain processes — demand planning, forecasting, supply planning, master scheduling, capacity planning, materials management, inventory control, logistics, sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management — to meet commercial needs.

This role fosters a culture of inclusion, engagement, and open communication, with a safety-first, quality-always mindset, while leading supply chain strategy to keep operations running smoothly — ensuring materials arrive on time and products reach patients within their usable window before expiration.

Responsibilities

• Risk, Compliance & Trade
  • Lead corporate import/export risk management and trade compliance programs; develop global standards and support related regulatory inspections.
  • Identify and mitigate risks tied to material import/export for production.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, NRC, IATA, DOT, and other applicable regulations, including EHS, radiation safety, and hazardous material handling.
  • Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance on the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Systems & Continuous Improvement
  • Support implementation and validation of material resource planning (MRP) software.
  • Build best-in-class manufacturing and materials planning processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Leadership & Culture
  • Foster a safety-first, quality-always culture across the organization.
  • Set team objectives, track progress against KPIs, and manage budget/staffing plans.
  • Coach and develop staff, building leadership bench strength for organizational growth.
  • Partner cross-functionally to prioritize and advance the corporate project portfolio and product milestones.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science or other relevant degree field
• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain management in a life science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar STEM environment.
• 10+ years of progressive materials management, procurement, contracts management, and/or strategic sourcing experience or equivalent in a fast-paced pharmaceutical or related life sciences environment

Additional Preferences

• Knowledge of contract manufacturing and Just-in-Time operations.
• cGMP experience, ideally in a pharmaceutical or radiopharmaceutical environment.
• Regulatory compliance expertise (cGMP, FDA, DOT, IATA), including import/export of Class 7 dangerous goods and trade compliance.
• International supply chain and procurement experience preferred.
• Track record improving supply chain and supplier performance using cost models and metrics.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP procurement systems (NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders through sound business rationale.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build collaborative relationships across executives, partners, and vendors.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$127,500 - $187,000

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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