Director of Supply Chain

DSJ Global; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is assisting a rapidly growing life sciences manufacturer in Frederick, Maryland, to hire a Director of Supply Chain responsible for end-to-end operations at a GMP-regulated site.

You will lead planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and order fulfillment, own the S&OP process, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams to deliver operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in planning, procurement, warehouse and distribution.
• Proven S&OP ownership and demand/supply planning expertise.
• Experience leading teams and developing high-performing organizations.
• ERP experience required; SAP and SAP IBP experience highly preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site supply chain activities including planning, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution.
• Own and drive the S&OP process, balancing demand, supply, capacity, service, and inventory objectives.
• Develop and execute production and material plans to support manufacturing operations.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals through direct-report managers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Support supply chain activities across multiple manufacturing locations.

Skills

Leadership

S&OP ownership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Supply chain optimization

Procurement

Inventory management

Team development

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

Job description

A rapidly growing life sciences manufacturing organization seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations at a GMP-regulated manufacturing site.

This role will oversee Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, and Order Fulfillment while serving as a key member of the Site Leadership Team. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, lead the S&OP process, and ensure alignment across manufacturing, quality, finance, and commercial functions.

Responsibilities

A rapidly growing life sciences manufacturing organization seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations at a GMP-regulated manufacturing site.

This role will oversee Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, and Order Fulfillment while serving as a key member of the Site Leadership Team. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, lead the S&OP process, and ensure alignment across manufacturing, quality, finance, and commercial functions.

• Lead all site supply chain activities including planning, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution.
• Own and drive the S&OP process, balancing demand, supply, capacity, service, and inventory objectives.
• Develop and execute production and material plans to support manufacturing operations.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals through direct-report managers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Support supply chain activities across multiple manufacturing locations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in planning, procurement, warehouse and distribution.
• Proven S&OP ownership and demand/supply planning expertise.
• Experience leading teams and developing high-performing organizations.
• ERP experience required; SAP and SAP IBP experience highly preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Visible leadership role with direct impact to site performance.
• Opportunity to shape and influence supply chain strategy.
• Broad ownership across planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics.
• Strong compensation package with bonus potential.
• Growing organization with significant investment in manufacturing operations.