The Supply Chain & Planning leader directs end-to-end supply chain processes - demand planning, forecasting, supply planning, master scheduling, capacity planning, materials management, inventory control, logistics, sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management - to meet commercial needs.
This role fosters a culture of inclusion, engagement, and open communication, with a safety-first, quality-always mindset, while leading supply chain strategy to keep operations running smoothly - ensuring materials arrive on time and products reach patients within their usable window before expiration.
Responsibilities:
- Risk, Compliance & Trade
- Lead corporate import/export risk management and trade compliance programs; develop global standards and support related regulatory inspections.
- Identify and mitigate risks tied to material import/export for production.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, NRC, IATA, DOT, and other applicable regulations, including EHS, radiation safety, and hazardous material handling.
- Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance on the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
- Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Support implementation and validation of material resource planning (MRP) software.
- Build best-in-class manufacturing and materials planning processes.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
- Leadership & Culture
- Foster a safety-first, quality-always culture across the organization.
- Set team objectives, track progress against KPIs, and manage budget/staffing plans.
- Coach and develop staff, building leadership bench strength for organizational growth.
- Partner cross-functionally to prioritize and advance the corporate project portfolio and product milestones.
Basic Qualifications: - 10+ years' experience in supply chain management in a life science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar STEM environment.
- 10+ years of progressive materials management, procurement, contracts management, and/or strategic sourcing experience or equivalent in a fast-paced pharmaceutical or related life sciences environment
Additional Preferences:- Knowledge of contract manufacturing and Just-in-Time operations.
- cGMP experience, ideally in a pharmaceutical or radiopharmaceutical environment.
- Regulatory compliance expertise (cGMP, FDA, DOT, IATA), including import/export of Class 7 dangerous goods and trade compliance.
- International supply chain and procurement experience preferred.
- Track record improving supply chain and supplier performance using cost models and metrics.
- Proficient with ERP/MRP procurement systems (NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders through sound business rationale.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build collaborative relationships across executives, partners, and vendors.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$127,500 - $187,000
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
