Director – Supply Chain

Position Summary

The Director, Supply Chain provides strategic leadership and direction for all Supply Chain functions supporting site drug substance manufacturing, including Material and Manufacturing Planning, Cryogenics, Warehousing, Dispensing, Logistics, and Procurement. This role requires a strong focus on building relationships, negotiating effectively, and communicating across all levels of the organization and with external partners.  The leader ensures integration across the Supply Chain Network and with internal customers to support Manufacturing, Capacity/Demand Planning, Technical Transfer/New Product Introduction, and Business Development Operations while maintaining compliance with company policies, procedures, and local, state, federal, and international regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain Organization including Supply Chain Planning, Procurement and Material Operations, emphasizing strong relationships and effective communication. 
• Build alignment with manufacturing and support groups for a seamless cross-functional team; serve as liaison with other sites, customers and suppliers.
• Develop and communicate Supply Chain goals aligned with site and LOTTE Biologics core values.
• Maintain strong internal and external relationships to build a fast, flexible, and reliable supply network.
• Build strategic partnerships with LOTTE Biologics Korea to develop superior suppliers and create cost savings and synergy.
• Drive change and continuous improvement initiatives; leveraging exceptional negotiation and influence skills.
• Negotiate contracts with a focus on supplier development, risk management, favorable terms, and cost control, while fostering collaborative supplier relationships.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and quarterly projections, delivering on volume, inventory, and spending commitments.
• Contribute to and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to balance supply and demand, using communication and collaboration to align site and business objectives.
• Oversee customer service, production planning, materials planning, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and transportation, ensuring cross-functional coordination.
• Ensure master data maintenance and manage required change control approvals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor programs and systems to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply of materials and services for site operations.
• Drive Supply Chain Optimization initiatives and process improvements to enhance performance, reduce costs and improve customer service.
• Lead teams in strategy development, planning techniques, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop team members in technical, administrative and interpersonal skills, fostering leadership and diversity.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements related to Supply Chain Management, transportation, safety, environmental, free trade zones, interstate commerce and foreign trade.
• Establish procedures and work instructions to comply with GMPs, internal control, LOTTE BIOLOGICS policies and business rules.
• Implement and monitor supply chain metrics, utilizing management tools to drive continuous improvement and optimize delivery strategies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Science or Engineering required; master’s degree and APICS Certification desirable.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of industry experience or equivalent pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred; at least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

• • Knowledge of federal and local regulatory requirements (FDA, DOT, MSDS).
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and global regulatory requirements (e.g., EMA, Health Canada) relevant to supply chain and material handling.

Supply Chain & Operations Expertise

• • Advanced demand planning, inventory optimization, and materials requirement planning (MRP).
  • Experience in procurement, logistics, cold chain management, and temperature-sensitive product handling.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and supply chain analytics tools.
  • Ability to develop KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to monitor and improve supply chain performance.

Leadership & Strategic Skills

• • Strong change management and project leadership skills to drive process improvement and transformation initiatives.
  • Strategic planning and analytical problem-solving capabilities to support data-driven decisions.
  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams to align site and business objectives.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, mitigate risk, and develop supplier partnerships.
  • Strong relationship-building abilities to foster collaboration across manufacturing, support functions, other sites, customers, and suppliers.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) to influence, align, and guide teams and stakeholders effectively.

Financial Acumen

• • Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Experience with supplier cost negotiation, contract management, and risk mitigation.

Technology & Innovation

• • Knowledge of digital supply chain tools, automation, and process improvement technologies.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML applications in supply chain planning and predictive analytics.

Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based work requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.
• Ability to move throughout the manufacturing site, warehouse, and storage areas, including walking on concrete and uneven surfaces.
• Occasional climbing of stairs, ladders, or steps to access equipment, storage areas, or process locations.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift light to moderate items (up to 25 lbs) occasionally, such as boxes of materials or documents.
• Ability to inspect manufacturing, warehouse, or cold storage areas, sometimes in confined spaces or temperature-controlled environments (cold rooms, freezers, cryogenic storage).
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for site access, including lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
• Occasional standing during meetings, presentations, or site tours.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with frequent interaction across functional teams and business units.
• Regular visits to manufacturing areas, warehouses, cold storage, and other operational sites, requiring adherence to site safety protocols.
• Exposure to temperature-controlled environments (cold rooms, freezers, cryogenic storage areas) and occasional noise typical of manufacturing operations.
• Collaborative environment involving cross-functional meetings, supplier and customer interactions, and coordination with other sites.
• Requires use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers) and occasional use of material handling tools or equipment during site visits.
• Must comply with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes, as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Directly manages 3+ leaders and oversees a Supply Chain organization of 50+ employees, providing strategic direction and operational leadership.

Travel

This position requires up to 15% of travel.

Target Bonus

23%

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY