Penta Search Group · 5 days ago
Executive Director, Global Supply Chain Planning
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expPenta Search Group is seeking a senior leader to define and drive the global supply chain planning strategy, operations, and transformation agenda. The role involves overseeing integrated planning functions across clinical and commercial supply to ensure resilience, agility, and execution excellence.
ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Gillon Tadman
Responsibilities
Lead Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to align demand, supply, and financial goals
Oversee demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, production scheduling, and network planning across diverse product portfolios
Drive forecasting and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making and risk mitigation
Ensure planning excellence from raw materials to finished goods, balancing capacity, lifecycle, and product availability
Champion the adoption of digital planning tools and data-driven decision frameworks to enhance visibility and agility
Develop and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap for global planning and process optimization
Lead continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and process excellence methodologies
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency and supply resilience
Utilize predictive analytics and modeling to anticipate trends and optimize resource allocation
Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, R&D, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and IT to ensure end-to-end alignment
Manage planning cycle processes across global, regional, and site teams, ensuring synchronization and accountability
Build and develop a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
Lead change management and enable adoption of AI-driven planning and decision-support tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Life Sciences
15+ years of progressive experience in global supply chain planning, including 5+ years in senior leadership
Proven success leading transformation initiatives in regulated or technology-intensive industries (e.g., life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, or consumer goods)
Demonstrated ability to design and implement advanced planning processes and digital solutions
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across global, matrixed environments
Preferred
advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD)
Company
Penta Search Group
Penta Search Group is a recruitment consulting firm that specialises in supply chain recruitment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Gillon Tadman
President & Managing Partner
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