Senior Manager Supply Chain Operations

Type of contract : Permanent position

Location : Toulouse France

Job Summary:
Based at our Toulouse site this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional to take on a strategic role and help elevate our operations to the next level. The position is responsible for aligning local strategies and operational processes with global standards in a fast-paced evolving environment. As a key member of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team you will report directly to the Global Head of Supply Chain based at our headquarters in Hamburg Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage local warehouse and distribution teams ensuring high performance safety and compliance

• Deliver agreed service levels drive local priorities and act as an escalation point

• Serve as a business partner to local stakeholders

• Contribute to global strategy and process design (including systems) and deploy locally

• Promote standardization of processes systems and organizational structures in line with global best practices

• Ensure compliance with export controls and regulatory requirements (e.g. health & safety human samples import/export regulations environmental standards)

• Support contract negotiations with carriers and third-party logistics providers and ensure high-quality service levels

• Manage cost center budgets and forecast future operational needs

• Monitor and report country-specific KPIs

Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management; minimum of 10 years of professional experience ideally in the pharmaceutical sector

• Proven leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior operational management role

• Strong expertise in ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) data analysis and Supply Chain optimization

• Experience in global trade and customs regulations (IATA)

• Familiarity with handling scientific biomaterials and chemicals is a plus

• Fluent in French and English (mandatory)

Preferred Skills:

• Strong operational excellence mindset with a focus on efficiency quality and customer satisfaction

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams

• Demonstrated success in leading change management initiatives

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We value diversity and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender background or identity. If you are passionate about Supply Chain excellence and leadership we encourage you to apply.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité Evotec étudie à compétences égales toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy Evotec considers with equal competences all applications including people with disabilities.