Senior Director, Supply Chain

Ladders; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

401(k) Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

EAP

PTO

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain in Vacaville, CA to provide executive leadership across planning, scheduling, and logistics for a pharmaceutical/biotech leader. You will drive end-to-end supply plans, S&OP governance, KPI oversight, and team development to improve asset utilization and reduce risk.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field and 10+ years in manufacturing supply chain, with pharma/CDMO exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Pharmaceutical or CDMO experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for KPI establishment and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to align site priorities with network objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply planning cycles for manufacturing assets to optimize customer service and production performance.
• Develop and maintain supply plans and master production schedules to support business objectives.
• Create scenarios to maximize asset utilization and mitigate operational risks.
• Lead the monthly supply review and S&OP process, providing visibility to forecasts and required business decisions.
• Monitor supply chain performance through KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion supply chain transformation efforts by enhancing processes and governance.
• Lead and develop the supply planning and scheduling team, fostering accountability and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

KPI management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Supply Chain to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

In this role, you will provide senior leadership across end-to-end supply chain planning, scheduling, and logistics to support manufacturing performance and customer service. You will partner closely with operations and business leaders to align supply plans with production needs, improve asset utilization, and reduce operational risk. This position also oversees supply chain transformation efforts, with a strong focus on governance, KPI management, and team development.

Location: Vacaville, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $211,000 – $330,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply planning cycles for manufacturing assets to optimize customer service and production performance.
• Develop and maintain supply plans and master production schedules to support business objectives.
• Create scenarios to maximize asset utilization and mitigate operational risks.
• Lead the monthly supply review and S&OP process, providing visibility to forecasts and required business decisions.
• Monitor supply chain performance through KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion supply chain transformation efforts by enhancing processes and governance.
• Lead and develop the supply planning and scheduling team, fostering accountability and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment; pharmaceutical or CDMO experience preferred.
• Proven track record in compliant execution of end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for KPI establishment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to align site priorities with broader network objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.