Join the Supply Chain Director role at Hovione.
Hovione is an independent, family‑owned international group of companies dedicated to helping pharmaceutical customers bring new and off‑patent drugs to market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company (CDMO).
Our people are our main asset. With over 1,950 team members across Asia, Europe, North America, and four production sites, we aim to innovate and deliver excellence for clients, partners, and patients.
About the Role
You will act as a servant leader developing, coaching and supporting team members aligned with Hovione Supply Chain vision, mission and strategy. Promote cross‑functional collaboration, effective communication and critical thinking to improve rigor, discipline and predictability. Implement best practices and leverage opportunities for standardization and harmonisation across areas and sites within a continuous improvement and learning culture.
Responsibilities
Define and implement best practices across supply chain operations in line with corporate standards.
Take ownership of end‑to‑end site supply chain activities, including transport, warehousing, import/export, distribution, and planning.
Develop creative strategies to solve complex supply chain challenges in partnership with production, R&D, engineering, and maintenance.
Build strong supplier and customer relationships to ensure efficiency, client satisfaction, and on‑time delivery.
Lead and deliver supply chain projects that drive process improvements and system enhancements.
Set and monitor inventory targets, purchasing plans, and KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
Continuously review and improve methodologies, processes, and tools to increase efficiency and standardisation.
Act as a trusted expert in supply chain, providing guidance on compliance, legislation, and best practices.
Recruit, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and high performance.
Lead budget planning and monitoring, ensuring compliance with GMP, HSE, and company policies while promoting a safe, continuous improvement culture.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related field (technical background preferred).
10+ years’ experience in supply chain management within fine chemicals or similar industries, with proven leadership and team coordination experience.
Strong track record in achieving targets, driving process improvements, and implementing best practices (e.g., S&OP, planning, logistics, warehouse, shipping).
Extensive knowledge of supply chain principles, legislation, international trade regulations, and insurance policies.
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Excellent time management, problem‑solving, and communication skills (verbal and written).
Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hovione is a proud equal opportunity employer. Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We strive for a work environment where differences are valued and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All team members worldwide are supported, respected and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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