Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

Ossium Health•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations supporting our manufacturing site and patient-facing fulfillment. As the Director of Supply Chain and Logistics, you will lead material planning, procurement, inventory management, cold chain logistics, and order fulfillment to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient product delivery. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, Sales, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless integration between supply and demand, positioning Supply Chain and Logistics teams as both an operational backbone and a strategic enabler of growth. As a key member of the Site Operations Team and leader of our Downstream Core Team, you will drive disciplined execution, visibility, and continuous improvement across the organization. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in complex, regulated environments, builds scalable systems, and is energized by ensuring life-saving products reach patients reliably and on time. The position reports directly to the SVP of Manufacturing Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma, biotech, medtech preferred)
5+ years of people management experience leading supply chain or logistics teams
Strong understanding of GMP/GTP requirements as they relate to materials, storage, and distribution
Experience with inventory planning, procurement, and supplier management including ERP/MRP systems and inventory planning tools
Proven track record of improving service levels, reducing shortages, and optimizing inventory
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting commercial-scale pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments
Experience with cold chain, time-sensitive distribution, and external logistics provider management
Familiarity with S&OP/S&OE processes and cross-functional demand–supply alignment
Experience driving supply chain optimization through automation, digital tools, or advanced analytics
Lean or Six Sigma certification with demonstrated application in supply chain environments
Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, AATB, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain and logistics teams across procurement, planning, inventory, and fulfillment
Own end-to-end material flow from supplier through manufacturing to patient delivery
Ensure reliable supply of materials and on-time fulfillment of finished goods to meet patient demand
Establish and maintain inventory strategies that balance availability, risk, and working capital
Oversee cold chain logistics, shipping, and distribution, ensuring product integrity and compliance
Manage supplier relationships, including performance, risk, and continuity of supply
Drive S&OE processes to align demand, supply, and execution across the site
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including shortages, delays, and capacity constraints
Partner with Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering to support production and capacity scaling
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase service level, reduce cost, and improve efficiency
Ensure compliance with GMP/GTP, internal procedures, and regulatory expectations
Support audits and represent Supply Chain during regulatory inspections
Develop long-term supply chain strategy aligned with commercial growth and new product launches
Lead the site’s cross-functional Downstream Core Team, overseeing Release and Distribution processes to ensure reliable, compliant product availability
Travel (domestic and international) when required (<10%) to support supply chain and logistics planning or projects