Senior Director of Supply Chain, Transfusion

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

The Senior Director of Supply Chain will lead end-to-end supply chain operations for Transfusion, including demand and production planning, procurement, sourcing, warehousing, and logistics. This strategic leader will drive an effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, optimize inventory and safety stock, ensure material availability and continuity of supply, and deliver reliable products to customers, distributors, warehouses, and affiliates. The role will also shape supply chain strategy, manage risk, and build a high-performing team through leadership, mentoring, and development.

• Lead supply chain planning team and S&OP processes. Lead end-to-end materials, demand, and production planning, including short- and long-term forecasting, monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), inventory optimization, safety stock strategies, and alignment with annual and three year strategic business plans.
• Oversee purchasing, sourcing contracts, and supplier performance to ensure material availability, ethical supplier relationships, purchasing compliance, cost optimization, and continuity of supply. Identify supply risks and implement effective mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Direct inventory management, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure product availability, timely delivery, optimized inventory levels, reduced scrap exposure, and efficient operational performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and management reports to evaluate supply chain effectiveness, supplier performance, financial results, and service levels. Drive cost reductions, lean initiatives, process improvements, culture of continuous improvement, and adoption of company best practices.
• Own site-wide planning processes and master data governance, including materials, bill of materials (BOMs), recipes, and resources. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, planning tools, and inventory management systems that support effective cross-functional decision-making.
• Partner with site leadership, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Distribution, Global/Corporate Supply chain, and project teams to align business priorities, implement enterprise initiatives, support daily business objectives, and deliver on long-term operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), applicable ISO standards, purchasing controls, regulatory and logistics controls, and quality system requirements. Lead audit readiness, supplier assessments, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs), and engagement with regulators, customers, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement, planning, and warehousing leaders and teams. Build organizational capability and capacity, foster employee engagement and accountability, promote a strong safety culture, sponsor continuous improvement mindset, and support internal talent development and operational excellence.
• Develop and manage budgets, implement cost-effective operating strategies, deliver year-over-year cost savings, and drive continuous improvement while supporting company-wide initiatives and strategic business objectives.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Strong relationship building, communication, collaboration and alignment with Transfusion Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Life Cycle Management, Legal, Human Resources and Business Partners.
• Active, transparent, and collaborative communication with Client Services, Corporate Planning, Commercial, and Affiliates to ensure product availability to meet customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong connections with IT partners regarding existing systems and new system introductions.
• Establish strong network with other supply chain leaders throughout the company to align on best practices, ensure smooth intra- and inter-company interactions, and shape future state processes.
• This position will interact with all levels of the organization to foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, and awareness across all teams as develop and maintain key relationships with the senior management team throughout Werfen Transfusion leadership team.
• Maintain strong relationship and alignment on business financial targets, ensuring supply chain plans support the business objectives.
• Ensure healthy relationship, communications and alignment with key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or Economics, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehousing in a regulating environment. Minimum of 5 years experience leading supply chain teams.
• Certification from Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) preferred.
• Experience working with biologicals and products controlled by shelf life.
• Experience in FDA regulated industries and knowledge of GMPs.
• Strong capability in ERP systems, PowerBI, and supply chain tools. SAP strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in computers, analysis tools, databases, supply chain tools, and PowerPoint.
• Strong background in Sales and Operations Planning Process.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across functions, levels, and external partners.
• Strong negotiation and business acumen to draft contracts that meet immediate and long term business eneds.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to interact with all levels and departments within the company.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, creating a collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and situational adpatability in complex or ambiguous environments. Excellent analytical and decision making skills that integrate supply, commercial, customer, financial, operational, and business considerations.
• Strong understanding of MRP & ERP and ability to translate data, requirements, and processes to business partners.
• Excellent understanding of GDP, GMP, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), FDA, and ISO.
• Ability to operate with high level of autonomy and multi task, managing both strategic and daily tactical activities.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, project management tools, and Quality Systems.
• Results-oriented leadership approach with the ability to align execution, ensure accountability, and deliver measurable outcomes. Foster a strong safey, compliance, and continuous improvement culture.

Travel requirements:Up to 25% of time, to include international travel.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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