Head of Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading planning organizing and optimizing all activities across production planning inventory management warehousing and logistics. This role ensures the efficient compliant and cost-effective flow of goods and information enabling the organization to meet customer requirements and business objectives. The Director will champion continuous improvement innovation and a culture of high performance compliance and engagement.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Project Management

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support business growth cost savings operational excellence and competitive advantage.
• Lead the execution of global and site-specific supply chain projects process improvements and technological innovations.
• Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and align plans with global supply chain objectives.

2. People Leadership & Development

• Lead motivate and develop the supply chain team through effective communication coaching and performance management.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions mid-year and annual reviews and support succession planning and individual development plans.
• Foster a positive collaborative and inclusive work environment; encourage innovation engagement and continuous learning.

3. End-to-End Supply Chain Operations

• Oversee planning liaise with procurement ensure receipt storage and shipment of materials and product.
• Ensure material readiness for manufacturing in compliance with GMP EHS and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize inventory levels warehouse operations and logistics ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain master data and relevant SOPs in ERP systems (e.g. SAP).

4. Performance & Compliance Management

• Monitor and communicate key supply chain performance indicators; identify and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies external regulatory requirements and quality/EHS standards.
• Support internal and external audits; drive closure of CAPAs.
• Manage financial targets for inventory overheads capital expenditure and cost savings.

5. Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing Quality Finance Global Planning Development).
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers  and contribute to manage the supplier portfolio in line with business needs.
• Represent the supply chain function to customers site visitors and other external parties.

Qualifications :

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Engineering or related field.
• 10 years experience in supply chain procurement logistics and production planning (pharma/manufacturing preferred).
• 5 years proven people leadership experience.
• Certification in APICS CPIM BASICS of Supply Chain or Green Belt is preferred.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Proven track record in cost reduction contract management process improvement and project leadership.
• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills (French and English proficiency required).
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving ability; able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Willingness to travel and participate in ongoing training as needed.
• Ability to work in cross-functional multicultural and matrixed environments.

Additional Information :

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time