Director, Supply Chain

Overview

As Director of Supply Chain at Elanco, you will shape the Speke site’s supply chain strategy and ensure reliable product supply across manufacturing operations. You will lead end-to-end planning, collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial teams, and drive continuous improvement. This role blends strategic direction with hands-on problem solving on the factory floor to deliver operational excellence. You’ll develop people and foster a culture of accountability while aligning with Elanco’s mission to enrich life for animals, customers and society.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site’s supply chain strategy as part of the Site Leadership Team
• Lead Master Scheduling, Manufacturing Scheduling, Raw Material Planning, and Warehousing to ensure reliable product supply
• Own the site S&OP process, balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory
• Hands-on experience using SAP for supply chain planning, inventory management, and operational processes
• Drive service performance through OTIF delivery, effective planning, and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead strategic supply chain initiatives including product launches, technology transfers, insourcing, and continuous improvement projects
• Provide leadership for warehousing, inventory management, and third-party logistics providers
• Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials to ensure continuity of supply
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Champion Lean principles and the Elanco Operating System (ELOS) to improve operational performance and eliminate waste

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 10 years of leadership experience within Supply Chain, Operations, or Manufacturing in a regulated industry
• Proven experience leading end-to-end supply chain operations within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong experience leading S&OP, production planning, inventory management, and customer supply
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams

• Strong communication and adaptability across audiences
• Collaborative leadership and people development
• Curious, hands-on problem solving
• SAP experience for supply chain planning and inventory management
• S&OP and production planning
• Lean principles and Six Sigma (Green Belt or equivalent)

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