Head of Supply Chain Brooklyn Park

Scorpion Therapeutics; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Head of Supply Chain to lead the Brooklyn Park site, overseeing warehouse operations and overall supply chain performance. This role requires executive-level influence and cross-functional leadership to drive operational excellence and cost improvements.

You will manage data-driven planning, inventory, and scheduling across product lines, while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in Operations/Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or similar.
• MBA and APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with Planning and/or Supply Chain Systems (SAP/ERP), including MRP planning and work order management; knowledge of production scheduling/planning tools.
• Demonstrated inventory management improvements.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge.
• Six Sigma certification plus.
• Strong skills in performance predictive metrics, measurement, and analysis.
• Supplier quality requirements and supplier assessments experience.
• Strong leadership: lead cross-department projects and promote teamwork.
• In-depth understanding of profitability, inventory turns, and service levels.
• Logistics knowledge (inbound/outbound material movement).
• Track record ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Business acumen focused on how supply chain tools accelerate business results.
• Embrace change and recommend improvements to products/processes.
• Create tools to simplify job tasks and share them.
• Supervise, coach, and develop others.
• Drive results through team leadership and accurate goal setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire Supply Chain organization at the Brooklyn Park site, including Warehouse operations.
• Provide thought leadership and coach/influence at executive level and across the organization.
• Oversee and manage multiple product lines within the Takeda Biologics operating model.
• Understand data analysis, forecasts, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Improve utilization of material, equipment, and personnel in distributing finished goods and receiving raw materials.
• Identify resources to meet annual operating plan and budget commitments.
• Implement control systems to eliminate product discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Foster continuous improvement and operational excellence across the facility.
• Improve product quality and cost and reduce customer complaints through proactive supplier interaction.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Business acumen

Continuous improvement

Performance metrics

Change management

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Logistics/Finance/Engineering

MBA and APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP/ERP

MRP planning

Production scheduling tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Head of Supply Chain

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (Onsite)

About the role:

• Lead the entire Supply Chain organization at the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota site, including all Warehouse operations.
• Provide thought leadership and demonstrate ability to coach and influence at the executive level and across the broader organization.
• Oversee and manage multiple commercial and intermediate product lines within a segment of the Takeda Biologics operating model.

How will you contribute:

• Understand data analysis, forecasts, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Improve effective use of material, equipment, and personnel in distributing finished goods and receiving raw materials.
• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Implement control systems to eliminate product discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the facility.
• Improve product quality and cost and reduce customer complaints through proactive internal/external supplier interaction.

What you bring to Takeda:

• BS in Operations/Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or similar; 10–12+ years relevant experience.
• MBA and APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with Planning and/or Supply Chain Systems (SAP/ERP), including MRP planning and work order management; knowledge of production scheduling/planning tools.
• Demonstrated inventory management improvements.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge.
• Six Sigma certification plus.
• Strong skills in performance predictive metrics, measurement, and analysis.
• Supplier quality requirements and supplier assessments experience.
• Strong leadership: lead cross-department projects and promote teamwork.
• In-depth understanding of profitability, inventory turns, and service levels.
• Logistics knowledge (inbound/outbound material movement).
• Track record ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Business acumen focused on how supply chain tools accelerate business results.
• Embrace change and recommend improvements to products/processes.
• Create tools to simplify job tasks and share them.
• Supervise, coach, and develop others.
• Drive results through team leadership and accurate goal setting.

Compensation and Benefits Summary (U.S. base salary range):

• $177,000.00 - $278,080.00
• Eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, disability, basic life, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, sick time (up to 80 hours/year), and paid vacation (up to 120 hours for new hires).