Director, Global Supply Chain & Operations

Symrise AG; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

PTO and holidays

401(K) and Roth plan

Volunteer time off

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and Development Opportunities

Team-building events

Job summary

Probi USA, part of Symrise AG, seeks a Director of Global Supply Chain to lead US-based supply chain activities and provide strategic oversight of the company’s global network. The role covers demand planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and manufacturing operations, balancing cost, quality, and scalability to support growth.

You will mentor a high-performing team and coordinate with external contract manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related discipline required.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain/operations experience in pharma/biotech/nutraceutical/food industries preferred.
• Strong leadership of global supply chains including internal manufacturing and contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy aligned with Probi's plans.
• Lead supply chain readiness for product launches and capacity expansions.
• Provide regular KPI reporting to executives with risks, opportunities, and improvements.
• Negotiate supplier terms to optimize cost, service levels and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement, planning, manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards across supply chain operations.

Skills

Global supply chains

Leadership

ERP platforms

Data analytics

Forecasting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Central

Job description

Probi USA, part of Symrise AG, seeks a Director of Global Supply Chain to lead US-based supply chain activities and provide strategic oversight of the company’s global network. The role covers demand planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and manufacturing operations, balancing cost, quality, and scalability to support growth.

You will mentor a high-performing team and coordinate with external contract manufacturers.