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Director Supply Chain

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Drive end-to-end supply chain planning, warehousing, purchasing, forecasting, network optimization, and strategic business transformation to support reliable global supply in the pharmaceutical industry.

Role type

Director, Supply Chain (Strategic Leadership & Operations)

Builds

Global supply chain operations, inventory control, network manufacturing assets, and assurance of supply strategies.

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing and global supply chain

Required skills

Supply chain planning, S&OP/S&OE, inventory management, forecasting, warehousing, logistics, procurement, network optimization, ERP systems, strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, supplier management, regulatory compliance, cost management, data-driven decision making.

Preferred skills

MBA or Master's degree, experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, digital analytics, quality assurance, regulatory requirements, production technologies.

Technologies

ERP systems, digital analytics tools, data tools, quality systems.

Responsibilities

Direct inventory control and warehouse leaders; lead cross-functional launch and network optimization initiatives; manage S&OP/S&OE processes and supply/demand forecasting; oversee global warehousing and logistics; monitor supplier and internal network performance; lead strategic initiatives for asset utilization and resilience; evaluate and select IT/digital analytics solutions; develop and coach team leaders.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with 12+ years experience