Senior Director of Supply Chain, Transfusion

Werfen•Norcross, GA

12d

About The Position

The Senior Director of Supply Chain leads end-to-end supply chain operations for Werfen’s Transfusion business, including demand and production planning, procurement, sourcing, warehousing, and logistics. The role drives the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, optimizes inventory and safety stock, ensures material availability and continuity of supply, and delivers reliable products to customers, distributors, warehouses, and affiliates. The leader shapes supply chain strategy, manages risk, and builds a high-performing team through leadership, mentoring, and development. The position oversees planning, purchasing, supplier performance, inventory, shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, site-wide planning processes, and master data governance. It establishes and monitors performance metrics, leads cost reduction and continuous improvement, manages budgets, and ensures compliance with GMP, applicable ISO standards, purchasing controls, regulatory and logistics controls, and quality system requirements. The role works across site and corporate functions and supports business priorities and long-term operational goals. Travel may be up to 25% of the time, including international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or Economics, or equivalent experience; management may substitute relevant work experience for a degree.
At least 10 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Warehousing in a regulated environment.
At least 5 years of experience leading supply chain teams.
Experience working with biologicals and products controlled by shelf life.
Experience in FDA-regulated industries and knowledge of GMPs.
Strong capability in ERP systems, PowerBI, and supply chain tools.
Advanced proficiency with computers, analysis tools, databases, supply chain tools, and PowerPoint.
Strong background in the Sales and Operations Planning process.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build relationships across functions, organizational levels, and external partners.
Strong negotiation and business acumen, including the ability to draft contracts that meet immediate and long-term business needs.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to interact with all levels and departments.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams and create a collaborative, accountable team culture.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in complex or ambiguous environments.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills integrating supply, commercial, customer, financial, operational, and business considerations.
Strong understanding of MRP and ERP and ability to translate data, requirements, and processes for business partners.
Excellent understanding of GDP, GMP, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), FDA, and ISO.
Ability to work autonomously and manage strategic and daily tactical activities concurrently.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, project management tools, and Quality Systems.
Results-oriented leadership, ability to align execution, ensure accountability, and deliver measurable outcomes; ability to foster a strong safety, compliance, and continuous improvement culture.

Nice To Haves

Certification from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the supply chain planning team and S&OP processes, including materials, demand, and production planning; short- and long-term forecasting; inventory optimization; safety stock strategies; and alignment with annual and three-year strategic business plans.
Oversee purchasing, sourcing contracts, and supplier performance to ensure material availability, ethical supplier relationships, purchasing compliance, cost optimization, and continuity of supply.
Identify supply risks and implement mitigation and corrective action plans.
Direct inventory management, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure product availability and timely delivery, optimize inventory, reduce scrap exposure, and improve operational performance.
Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and management reports covering supply chain effectiveness, supplier performance, financial results, and service levels.
Drive cost reductions, lean initiatives, process improvements, continuous improvement, and adoption of company best practices.
Own site-wide planning processes and master data governance, including materials, bills of materials, recipes, and resources.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, planning tools, and inventory management systems that support cross-functional decision-making.
Partner with site leadership, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Distribution, Global/Corporate Supply Chain, and project teams to align priorities and deliver operational goals.
Ensure compliance with GMP, applicable ISO standards, purchasing controls, regulatory and logistics controls, and quality system requirements.
Lead audit readiness, supplier assessments, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs), and engagement with regulators, customers, and other external stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop procurement, planning, and warehousing leaders and teams; build organizational capability and capacity; promote employee engagement, accountability, safety, continuous improvement, talent development, and operational excellence.
Develop and manage budgets, implement cost-effective operating strategies, deliver year-over-year cost savings, and support company-wide initiatives and strategic business objectives.
Build relationships and align with Transfusion Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Life Cycle Management, Legal, Human Resources, Business Partners, Client Services, Corporate Planning, Commercial, Affiliates, IT partners, and supply chain leaders throughout the company.
Maintain alignment between supply chain plans and business financial targets.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Travel up to 25% of the time, including international travel.