Associate Director – Supply Chain

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At Lilly in Germany, we are currently planning and building a high-tech production facility in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate), which will expand our production of injectable drugs from 2027 and employ up to 1,000 specialists. To make the most of our innovative production site, we are looking for motivated reinforcements who, together with us, will ensure the supply of Lilly medicines in Germany, Europe, and worldwide, in line with the three Lilly values of „Excellence,“ „Integrity,“ and „Respect for People.“

Join our Lilly team in Alzey and start as soon as possible as:

Associate Director – Supply Chain (m/w/d)

What tasks await you?

As the Associate Director – Supply Chain, you will report to the Senior Director of Supply Chain and Logistics and become an integral part of our dynamic Supply Chain and Logistics Lead team. You will play a key role in creating standard operating processes for planning and purchasing activities, ensuring materials are readily available for ramp up and routine operations. You will also have the rewarding task of building and leading a talented team to support our production operations. Your leadership will be essential in overseeing supply chain activities in planning and material purchasing for the Alzey manufacturing site

• With your expertise in Supply Chain and your leadership experience you will support site start-up and lead Supply Chain planning and purchasing operations.
• You will hire staff according to the provided hiring plan.
• You will train, support, and develop all staff within your organization.
• You will lead your team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives.
• You will partner with Warehouse operations to ensure robust inventory management.
• You will govern master data (materials, BOMs, Recipes, Resources)
• You will participate in developing and deploying continuous improvement strategies, including 6 sigma and lean methodologies.
• You will create, deploy, and comply with GMP procedures, providing expertise in planning operations.

How do you convince us?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree in any of these disciplines is desirable.
• You bring 7+ years of previous supply chain experience.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• You possess knowledge of the SAP ERP system.
• You have experience in GMP guidelines, Procurement/Purchasing, Planning, and Capacity planning.
• You are adept at problem-solving.
• You are eager to lead your team and equally excited about the opportunity to be part of the site start-up. Your adaptability and passion are essential.
• Your leadership will inspire your team and foster growth opportunities at the site. You are ready to take on new challenges and drive success.
• You have good German and English skills.
• You are willing to work at the Alzey site.

What can you look forward to with us?

• Pioneering spirit: Become part of a team of specialized professionals that will grow to up to 1,000 colleagues over the next three years.
• Innovation: You will work in a medical high-tech production facility equipped with the most advanced technology.
• Creative freedom: From the beginning, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.
• Development: We value the individual career development of our employees and ensure fair access to professional development worldwide through our „Corporate Lilly University.“
• Financial benefits: In addition to your attractive salary, we offer you the option of an excellent company pension plan and other individual benefits.

Have we piqued your interest? Then please apply online with your complete application documents through our applicant portal. We look forward to your application!

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