Senior Director Supply Chain

Our client is a global leader in Life Sciences, providing trusted solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care customers worldwide. With a strong track record of innovation and a commitment to advancing operational excellence, they continue to invest heavily in expanding their global footprint.

As part of this growth, they are seeking to appoint a Global Supply Chain Leader (Cosmetics & Personal Care) to lead and transform the division’s end-to-end supply chain. This role will be responsible for building and executing a global strategy that connects commercial requirements with operational delivery across multiple geographies. The successful individual will drive performance, strengthen customer partnerships, and ensure the business is positioned for long-term growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and execute the global supply chain strategy for the Pharma & Personal Care division.
• Partner with commercial leadership to align supply chain objectives with business goals.
• Build strong relationships with customer supply chain leaders to anticipate trends and expectations.
• Lead performance delivery across Safety, Quality, Service and Cost, ensuring operational excellence.
• Drive alignment and accountability across global manufacturing sites, influencing plant-level teams within a matrix structure.
• Oversee initiatives in inventory optimisation, service improvement, cost efficiency, and supplier management.
• Establish and implement advanced digital tools and analytics to enhance supply chain visibility and decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in Logistics, Quality, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and Commercial to ensure agility and responsiveness.
• Develop and mentor future leaders, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Candidate profile:

• Degree educated in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive global supply chain leadership, ideally within Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end supply chain disciplines, including planning, procurement, logistics, and fulfilment.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and supply chain analytics.
• Familiarity with GMP, ISO, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of driving transformation and delivering measurable performance improvements.
• Experience leading through influence in a global matrix organisation.
• A customer-focused, results-driven leader with strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is a rare opportunity for a global supply chain leader to take ownership of a critical division within a world-leading Life Sciences business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping future strategy, driving transformation, and ensuring sustainable growth in a highly regulated, fast-evolving industry.