Director, Global Supply Chain – Process Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the entire network Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, encompassing design, documentation, implementation, and ongoing sustainability.

• Lead and facilitate global S&OP meetings, which includes preparation, decision-making, and follow-up actions.

• Maintain governing procedures, templates, schedules, and training materials.

• Oversee the network capacity model and ensure validated capacity data is maintained by site, value stream, and constraint.

• Communicate capacity and constraints to commercial and operational teams to ensure alignment in quoting and scheduling.

• Supervise CSS planning and scheduling tools and promote their adoption across various sites.

• Shape the vision for supply chain systems and guide the maintenance and updates of processes.

• Facilitate demand and supply reconciliation while enhancing forecast accuracy.

• Consolidate and assess site capital requests, supporting prioritization and development of business cases.

• Define and oversee network-level supply chain metrics and reporting standards.

• Design and sustain the CSS control tower for real-time performance visibility and exception management.

• Collaborate with IT, Digital, and Process Excellence teams to ensure data integrity and automation.

• Leverage analytics and artificial intelligence to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.

• Represent the global supply chain in network forums and assist with new-site integration and capacity readiness.

• Foster planning capability across the network through coaching and standard-setting.

• Execute all other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, planning, or operations.

• At least 5 years of experience leading multi-site or network planning in a GMP environment.

• Proven experience in owning a formal S&OP or Integrated Business Planning process.

• Experience in designing and implementing planning processes across multiple sites.

• Demonstrated ability to build and manage capacity models.

• Strong analytical, data modeling, and reporting skills.

• Capability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Willingness to travel across the network, including internationally.

• Relevant leadership experience at Catalent may be considered in lieu of external experience.

• An advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred.

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification is desirable.

• Lean Six Sigma certification is required.

• Familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics platforms is essential.

• Experience with JD Edwards, SupplyFlex, Workfront, or similar systems is advantageous.

• Knowledge in capital planning and business case development is necessary.

• Experience in clinical supply, pharmaceutical, or CDMO industry is preferred.

• Experience in implementing control tower reporting environments is a plus.

• Understanding of AI-driven planning and predictive analytics is beneficial.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, ERP planning systems, and reporting tools is required.

• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), data integrity, and quality system requirements is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Clearly defined career path along with an annual performance review and feedback process.

• A diverse and inclusive culture.

• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing team.

• Competitive paid time off.

• 8 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting from day one of employment.

• Community engagement and green initiatives.

• Tuition reimbursement.