Senior Supply Chain Manager

West Pharmaceutical Services • Loyalsock Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Manager leads all aspects of the site supply chain function, including procurement, production planning, warehouse management, transportation, inventory, shipping and receiving, and database coordination. The role optimizes resources to achieve delivery, lead-time, inventory, and cash flow objectives. This is an onsite position requiring attendance five days per week and offers relocation assistance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance, or equivalent. A master’s degree is preferred. Candidates must have at least 10 years of operational management experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or plastics injection industry. Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial or cGMP setting is preferred. The role requires 5% travel, up to 13 business days per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of operational management experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or plastics injection industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and make judgment calls.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of standard inventory management practices, standard shipping and export documentation, and warehouse operation and management.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods; lift and carry various items up to 40 pounds; and climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to multitask, work under time constraints, solve problems, prioritize, maintain confidentiality, resolve conflicts, and make independent and sound judgments.
• Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems and interpret situations; and work under deadlines with constant interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial or cGMP setting preferred.
• Experience with Master Control or similar systems and databases is a plus.
• Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)-APICS preferred.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supply chain strategy and execution across production planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, transportation, and database coordination.
• Provide leadership and direction for production, inventory, and material planning with regional planners and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead site participation in the monthly S&OP process, ensuring accurate inputs, aligning outputs, and representing the site in production, supply chain, and customer meetings.
• Partner with regional planners and demand analysts to evaluate customer and intercompany demand, market trends, and capacity constraints and balance service, inventory, and resource utilization.
• Oversee development of the site Master Production Schedule and production volume plans to align forecasts, market demand, and operational capability.
• Lead implementation and oversight of vendor-managed inventory programs.
• Direct supply chain analytics and planning, including volume and variability analysis, to support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Oversee Rough Cut Capacity Planning for labor, machines, tools, and materials; identify resource gaps and mitigation plans.
• Partner with strategic supply planning and procurement to establish raw material sourcing strategies that optimize inventory, transportation cost, and cash flow.
• Provide leadership for customer order management and ensure effective communication among the site, headquarters, other plants, and customers.
• Monitor manufacturing lead times, delivery performance, production results, and inventory levels; identify variances and drive corrective actions to sustain customer service.
• Oversee management and disposition of slow-moving and obsolete inventory to reduce waste and improve working capital.
• Champion development and implementation of planning tools, systems, and process improvements when standard solutions do not meet business needs.
• Ensure effective execution of product transfer plans and support ERP and MES data integrity through process ownership and coordination.
• Represent supply chain in customer audits, complaint investigations, plant tours, and other business or compliance-related activities as needed.
• Promote compliance with West HSE programs, regulatory requirements, and site standards.
• Support a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with West 5S expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Volunteer opportunities through West without Borders and other charitable programs
• Professional growth opportunities through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives
• Global career opportunities, including international exposure and cross-functional collaboration

What This Job Offers

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