Vice President Supply Chain Pharma & Nutrition (m/f/d)

Location: Bad Homburg (EK1)

Shape the future of a global supply chain organization.

We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented, and inspirational Vice President Supply Chain to lead the end-to-end supply chain for the global Business Unit Pharma & Nutrition. This executive leadership role is responsible for ensuring supply continuity, driving operational excellence, optimizing global inventory and network performance, and enabling sustainable business growth through integrated planning and supply chain innovation.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in global supply chain leadership, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to lead complex transformations in international environments.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead Global Supply Chain Performance & S&OP
• Own and continuously enhance the global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across manufacturing sites and commercial organizations.
• Ensure alignment between demand, supply, financial plans, and long-term business strategy.
• Drive demand-supply balancing, scenario planning, and executive decision-making.
• Advance planning maturity by integrating long-range forecasting and data-driven decision processes.

Optimize End-to-End Inventory Management

• Define and manage inventory strategies across the entire value chain, from raw materials to finished goods.
• Balance product availability, service levels, working capital, and cost objectives.
• Minimize inventory risk, slow-moving stock, and obsolescence.
• Partner closely with Finance, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.
• Drive Product Launch Readiness & Lifecycle Management
• Ensure supply chain readiness for global product launches and strategic growth initiatives.
• Coordinate launch planning across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions.
• Establish robust Product Lifecycle Management processes to support product changes, portfolio optimization, and end-of-life transitions.

Develop Network & Capacity Strategies

• Build and optimize resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient global supply networks.
• Lead strategic capacity planning across internal and external manufacturing partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve network performance, flexibility, and customer service.
• Support geographic expansion and long-term growth plans.

Strengthen Supply Chain Capabilities

• Enhance supply chain excellence within manufacturing and production sites globally.
• Drive digitalization, process standardization, and continuous improvement programs.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and innovation.
• Develop high-performing teams and future supply chain leaders.

Your Profile

Experience

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience within Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Logistics.
• Strong expertise in integrated business planning, S&OP, inventory optimization, and supply network design.
• Proven experience leading global and complex supply chain organizations.
• Demonstrated success in managing new product introductions and cross-functional business initiatives.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical technology, or life sciences industries is advantageous but not essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level.
• Strong track record of leading international and multicultural teams.
• Ability to drive transformation, change management, and operational excellence.
• Strong digital mindset and experience with advanced planning solutions such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, or similar platforms.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred.

What We Offer

• A highly visible senior leadership role with global impact.
• Opportunity to shape and transform a complex international supply chain organization.
• Collaboration with executive stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• A dynamic environment focused on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
• If you are a visionary supply chain leader who combines strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities, we look forward to hearing from you.