Associate Director - Supply Chain and Logistic RLT lead

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $127,500 - $187,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science or other relevant degree field
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance
• death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager