Process Lead - Global Supply Chain Excellence
Core
Driving operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain within a global pharmaceutical CDMO network.
Role type
Senior Process Lead, Global Supply Chain Excellence
Builds
Harmonized process controls, KPIs, global forums, Lean/Six Sigma improvement programs, and advanced planning capabilities for clinical and commercial products.
Domain
Pharmaceutical CDMO / Global Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Global supply chain process ownership, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, GMP and regulatory compliance (FDA/EMA), ERP/MES proficiency, advanced planning (MPS/MRP/Finite Scheduling), cross-cultural team leadership, data-driven decision making.
Preferred skills
APICS or CPIM certification, experience in multi-site operations leadership.
Technologies
SAP, JDE/Oracle, MES, Power BI
Responsibilities
Support global supply chain processes excellence across planning, scheduling, materials management and warehouse logistics; Establish harmonized process controls and KPIs to ensure consistency across sites; Host global forums (Best Practice sharing, SMEs, and cross-functional working groups) to drive alignment and structured governance; Lead Lean/Six Sigma-based improvement programs aimed at reducing cycle times, optimizing inventory, and supporting right-first-time performance; Drive optimization of current systems (ERP, MES) to support GMP-compliant and data-driven decision making; Lead implementation of advanced planning capabilities (capacity modeling, MPS/MRP improvements, Finite Scheduling, E2E analytics).
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with global scope
