Head of Supply Chain
Role Purpose
The Head of Supply Chain will lead a transformative agenda within our Life Science client based in Galway, overseeing a large team across planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics.
This role is central to moving the organisation through a digital transformation and integrated supply chain.
This leader will play a pivotal role in the company's private-equity backed transformation, driving operational excellence, cultural change, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Leadership & Strategy
Lead the end-to-end supply chain organisation
Build and execute a supply chain strategy aligned to operational efficiency, digital transformation, and PE-backed growth targets.
Own S&OP, capacity planning, procurement strategy, inventory optimisation, and external vendor management.
Transformation & Digitisation
Drive the transition from manual planning systems to electronic workflows, culminating in SAP go-live within 12 months.
Break down functional silos between procurement, planning, logistics, and warehousing.
Embed new ways of working and foster collaboration across the business.
People Leadership
Address people management gaps within the team; build capability, accountability, and leadership strength.
Serve as a cultural catalyst: model collaboration, influence, diplomacy, and assertiveness.
Guide team rationalisation as part of restructuring.
Cross-Functional Impact
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and R&D.
Integrate new product introduction (NPI) under supply chain ownership.
Ensure full GMP/FDA compliance across all supply chain processes.
Experience
10+ years in supply chain leadership within regulated, high-volume, or complex manufacturing environments.
Proven experience leading supply chain transformation and digitisation (ERP/SAP highly advantageous).
Demonstrated success breaking down silos and elevating team capability.
Strong track record with S&OP, procurement, production planning, logistics, and inventory management.
Experience engaging senior stakeholders and boards.
Domains preferred Consumer healthcare, Food & beverage, Complex formulation environments
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