Associate Director Supply Chain Program Manager

Overview

Associate Director - Global Supply Chain Program Manager role seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Project Manager to drive large-scale supply chain transformation and system optimization programmes across international operations.

This is a high-impact role central to shaping the effectiveness, resilience, and integration of complex global supply chains.

You will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic supply chain projects, with a strong focus on ERP and digital systems implementation, process optimization, and cross-functional integration.

Key Responsibilities

Lead global supply chain transformation and optimization initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy.

Manage end-to-end supply chain system implementations, including ERP and other digital platforms, ensuring successful integration across functions.

Oversee large-scale, cross-border supply chain projects, balancing scope, cost, and timelines in complex environments.

Build and maintain strong relationships with global stakeholders across operations, procurement, quality, and IT.

Drive continuous improvement through change management, process excellence, and risk mitigation.

Define and monitor KPIs to ensure project success and long-term supply chain efficiency.

Experience & Skills Required

10+ years' experience in global supply chain project management, ideally within life sciences, FMCG, or medical devices.

Proven track record of delivering large, complex system implementation and optimization projects.

Strong knowledge of ERP integration; SAP or equivalent experience is a distinct advantage.

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Exceptional stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, regulated, and highly collaborative environment.

The Next Steps

Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment.

Next Generation are specialists in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical and Operation positions.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management, Supply Chain, and Production

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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