Global Supply Chain Director – Strategy & Execution

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Scientific, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Finance required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning or related pharmaceutical/regulated functions with leadership.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional strategic initiatives in a global matrixed organization.
• Deep knowledge of supply planning, S&OP/S&OE, inventory management, forecasting, warehousing, logistics, procurement, ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, regulatory requirements, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end supply chain planning, warehousing, purchasing, forecasting, and network optimization.
• Lead cross‑functional launch, transfer, market expansion, and product development initiatives.
• Oversee S&OP/S&OE processes and ensure on-time delivery balancing service, cost, and inventory.
• Monitor supplier and internal network performance and implement corrective actions.
• Develop leaders, foster collaboration, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

S&OP/S&OE

Forecasting

Inventory management

Warehousing

Procurement

Cost optimization

Regulatory compliance

Supply chain transformation

Logistics optimization

Data analytics tools

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Scientific, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Finance

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description