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Director Supply Chain
| Posting date: | 11 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Catalent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0086796 |
Summary
The Supply Chain function is responsible for all materials, production planning, inventory control and customer service functions at Catalent, Swindon. The position is responsible for overseeing all activities and personnel within the Supply Chain function providing leadership for customer services, logistics, planning and Material Management.
Responsible for coordinating and implementing activities to attain strategic objectives within the department and looks to his or her direct supervisor or other peers within the industry for guidance. In addition, the Director Supply Chain is responsible for establishing goals and objectives, supervise work practices for direct reports, interprets and executes policies and procedures that typically affect organizational units. At the senior level, this position requires extensive independent judgment, ability to interact with senior leadership, plan and execute site strategy aligned to corporate vison and objectives.
The Role:
Develop and execute Supply Chain strategy aligned with Business and Operations Strategy
Work closely with Commercial operations to develop Commercial supply agreements, ensure the highest level of service levels and On Time Delivery to Customers.
Intervene and resolve current / upcoming servicing issues through strong cross functional S&OP process
Manage the logistics and planning function to ensure optimal processing of customer orders.
Ensure project management disciplines are followed to deliver ‘quick to market’ launches for new products. Manage the Material Management function to ensure coordinated and efficient supply of production
Develop and implement strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, cost and efficiency throughout the Supply Chain. Work closely with operations to develop production capacity plans and strategies for the medium and long term.
Reduce site commercial spending by utilizing the purchasing function to drive cost improvements on capex, raw materials and supply chain initiatives.
Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate a successful track record of managing in a complex highly regulated industry in a customer-focused manufacturing environment.
Experienced in providing strategic and operational leadership in a customer driven planning and logistics environment.
Has the ability and qualities to develop long-term customer relationships, at an international level across different cultures.
Of degree intellect but not necessarily established through academic qualifications.
The candidate would ideally have received professional training in planning, logistics, S&OP processes (e.g., presentation skills, negotiation skills etc).
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Responsible for coordinating and implementing activities to attain strategic objectives within the department and looks to his or her direct supervisor or other peers within the industry for guidance. In addition, the Director Supply Chain is responsible for establishing goals and objectives, supervise work practices for direct reports, interprets and executes policies and procedures that typically affect organizational units. At the senior level, this position requires extensive independent judgment, ability to interact with senior leadership, plan and execute site strategy aligned to corporate vison and objectives.
The Role:
Develop and execute Supply Chain strategy aligned with Business and Operations Strategy
Work closely with Commercial operations to develop Commercial supply agreements, ensure the highest level of service levels and On Time Delivery to Customers.
Intervene and resolve current / upcoming servicing issues through strong cross functional S&OP process
Manage the logistics and planning function to ensure optimal processing of customer orders.
Ensure project management disciplines are followed to deliver ‘quick to market’ launches for new products. Manage the Material Management function to ensure coordinated and efficient supply of production
Develop and implement strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, cost and efficiency throughout the Supply Chain. Work closely with operations to develop production capacity plans and strategies for the medium and long term.
Reduce site commercial spending by utilizing the purchasing function to drive cost improvements on capex, raw materials and supply chain initiatives.
Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate a successful track record of managing in a complex highly regulated industry in a customer-focused manufacturing environment.
Experienced in providing strategic and operational leadership in a customer driven planning and logistics environment.
Has the ability and qualities to develop long-term customer relationships, at an international level across different cultures.
Of degree intellect but not necessarily established through academic qualifications.
The candidate would ideally have received professional training in planning, logistics, S&OP processes (e.g., presentation skills, negotiation skills etc).
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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