Allerton Bishop Search is delighted to be partnering with a global pharmaceutical company to appoint a
Supply Chain Transformation Director.
As the
Supply Chain Transformation Director,
you will lead digitalisation, scalability, and operational excellence across global supply chain, manufacturing, and operations networks. This highly strategic role, with direct visibility to the executive board, will drive business process optimisation, ERP implementation, and cross-functional integration within a complex, GxP-regulated environment.
Overview
The
Supply Chain Transformation Director
will be responsible for evaluating, designing, and optimising end-to-end supply chain processes to enable business growth and long-term scalability. With a strong focus on digital transformation and operational excellence, the role will ensure seamless integration of ERP platforms, scientific systems, and enterprise-wide processes while embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse, design, and enhance global supply chain processes across logistics, distribution, manufacturing, and warehousing.
* Define KPIs and performance metrics, oversee training, change management, and post-implementation reviews.
* Provide leadership and problem-solving expertise to cross-functional teams, influencing senior stakeholders across the business.
* Translate business-wide needs into ERP and business process requirements, ensuring scalability, compliance, and efficiency.
* As the
Supply Chain Transformation Director,
you will drive cross-functional transformation across commercial, manufacturing, and technical operations globally.
* Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycles and executive-level KPI reporting.
Candidate Profile
* Degree educated in science, engineering, or business; MSc or MBA desirable.
* Industry expertise in
pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, or cell/gene therapy
is essential.
* Proven experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or external manufacturing leadership.
* Track record of delivering large-scale
supply chain transformation, business process management, and ERP implementation
within complex pharmaceutical organisations.
* Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
Keywords
Supply Chain Transformation | Industry 4.0 | Operational Excellence | Manufacturing Digitalisation | Supply Chain Digitalisation | Pharmaceutical | Biopharmaceutical