Associate Director Supply Chain Management

Job Description

The Associate Director of Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Management is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing comprehensive supply chain operations, including inventory control, long-term planning, and optimization initiatives. This role ensures alignment with business objectives, drives cross-functional collaboration, and leads a high-performing team to deliver operational excellence across the site. The Associate Director serves as a key contributor to site leadership, influencing decisions that impact supply continuity, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Management and Control

• Oversee inventory strategy for finished goods, intermediates, and raw materials, ensuring alignment with business needs.

• Lead communication and decision-making around inventory destruction and financial implications.

• Govern material coding in HARP and ensure timely monthly IQV approvals.

• Direct inter-site material shipments and manage UIN approvals for all product levels.

• Monitor and mitigate risks related to expiring inventory and BOM accuracy.

• Represent supply chain in S&OP meetings and proactively communicate supply risks.

• Supervise Buyer/Planner activities and provide strategic oversight of procurement operations.

2. Planning and Project Leadership

• Lead long-term planning and Annual Business Review (ABR) processes.

• Present operational supply metrics and strategic supply outlook to senior stakeholders.

• Ensure site readiness and timeline adherence through participation in Laund, Pit, and Transfer meetings.

• Drive annual volume and timing budget planning.

• Oversee inter-site product shipment planning and performance tracking.

• Lead mid-term planning and site supply review processes to ensure proactive decision-making.

3. Supply Chain Management and Optimization

• Champion initiatives to improve supply chain flow efficiency and effectiveness.

• Lead cross-functional supply and planning-related projects with measurable impact.

• Design and implement optimal supply configurations and strategies.

• Oversee value stream flow improvement and antigen-related material sourcing.

• Deploy advanced digital SCM tools to enhance planning accuracy and responsiveness.

• Serve as a key stakeholder in investigations and strategic initiatives across the organization.

4. Technical Expertise and Team Management

• Provide technical leadership and coaching to the planning team, fostering continuous improvement.

• Act as a substitute for the planning lead and ensure continuity of operations.

• Manage manufacturing department schedules and raw material planning aligned with production needs.

• Promote a collaborative team culture and drive SCM technical performance improvements.

• Serve as the planning team leader and subject matter expert in supply chain planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, inventory control, and team leadership.

• 3 years of people management experience required

• Proven track record of strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and project execution.

• Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, HARP) and digital supply chain tools.

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a focus on results and continuous improvement.

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