Local Supply Chain and Warehousing Lead

Make your mark for patients

UCB is embarking on one of the most significant investments in its history through the development of a new state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing campus in Georgia USA.

Designed to power the future of biologics this new facility will strengthen UCBs global manufacturing network expand supply capabilities for future medicines and support our long-term ambition of bringing innovative treatments to patients around the world. The project combines cutting-edge technology sustainability digital innovation and operational excellence to create a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem.

As a true greenfield initiative it offers a unique opportunity to help design build and launch a world-class biologics manufacturing facility from the ground up while working within a diverse international team spanning the United States and Europe.

We are looking for talented curious and ambitious individuals who want to make a lasting impact and contribute to shaping the future of biologics manufacturing at UCB.

We are looking for a Local Supply Chain & Warehousing Leadwho iscollaborativeproactive andforward-thinking to join ourInternal Manufacturing team based at ourUCB campusinAtlanta Giorgia.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of UCBs most strategic manufacturing projects and play a key role in shaping the future of biologics manufacturing. We are looking for someone who combines strong operational expertise with the ability to influence complex project decisions challenge existing thinking and bring innovative solutions to the table. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable discussing high-level strategic concepts as they are diving into operational details and understands how todays decisions will impact manufacturing performance for years to come.

About the role:

This role is part of theManufacturing project a strategic initiative to build UCBs next-generation biologics manufacturing facility in Georgia USA.

As Local Supply Chain & Warehousing Lead you will represent Internal Manufacturing throughout the design and delivery of the facility ensuring that supply chain and warehousing requirements are fully integrated into project decisions from concept through implementation. Acting as the voice of operations you will bring practical expertise operational insight and industry best practices to help shape a facility that is efficient compliant scalable and ready to support future manufacturing needs.

Who youll work with:

You will be part of the Internal Manufacturing team and work closely with Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering Quality Digital Automation and Project Delivery teams across UCB.

You will also collaborate with manufacturing sites and global functions to gather operational insights benchmark best practices and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the future facility design. Working across multiple stakeholders you will act as a key link between project teams and manufacturing operations helping translate operational needs into effective project solutions.

What youll do:

• Represent Internal Manufacturing throughout the project ensuring supply chain and warehousing requirements are embedded into facility design and project decisions.
• Define user requirements and translate operational technical and business needs into practical compliant and future-ready solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise across planning procurement warehousing inventory management material flows logistics and distribution processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites and global stakeholders to gather best practices operational knowledge and lessons learned from existing operations.
• Review technical documentation process designs layouts and operational concepts to ensure they support long-term manufacturing performance and business objectives.
• Identify gaps risks and improvement opportunities while actively influencing project teams to develop robust and sustainable solutions.
• Contribute to the design of efficient and scalable supply chain and warehousing operations that support both current and future manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor industry trends emerging technologies and innovative practices to help shape future-ready manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure Quality GMP HSE and compliance requirements are considered and embedded throughout all project phases.
• Promote operational excellence and support project decisions that enable safe reliable and efficient manufacturing operations from day one.

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills:

Mandatory skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Engineering Life Sciences Operations Management or a related field.
• 10 years of Relevant experience within biopharmaceutical operations and regulated manufacturing environments.
• 6 years of experience supporting large-scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects facility start-ups capital projects or manufacturing transformations.
• Strong expertise in supply chain and warehousing operations including planning procurement inventory management storage logistics and distribution.
• Strong understanding of the systems processes and technologies supporting modern supply chain and warehouse operations.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into clear business technical and project requirements.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational detail and navigate complex project environments.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Self-motivated proactive and solution-oriented with a strong continuous improvement and innovation mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving environment with changing priorities and project needs.
• Regular travel to Belgium and Switzerlandmay be required during conceptual design and basic design phases.

Strong advantages:

• Ability to communicate in French.

The reasonably anticipated salary range for this position is $ 00 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge skills experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

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