SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR
About the Company
Our client, a well-established company operating in the Turkish pharmaceutical industry, successfully managing both manufacturing and distribution operations and strengthening its organizational structure in line with its growth objectives, is seeking a Supply Chain Director.
Position Purpose
To establish and manage a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective supply chain structure supporting the company’s manufacturing and distribution operations; to contribute to overall company performance through the integrated management of procurement, planning, inventory management, import operations, logistics, and warehousing activities.
Qualifications
- Graduated from Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related Engineering disciplines, as well as Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or other quantitative and analytical fields from reputable universities.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly within manufacturing facilities and import/manufacturing-distribution operations, including at least 5 years in managerial positions.
- Advanced knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GSP (Good Storage Practices), pharmaceutical regulations, and ITS (Pharmaceutical Track & Trace System) processes.
- Fluent in English, with the ability to conduct negotiations with global licensors.
- Proven ability to manage SAP systems end-to-end and strong command of reporting processes.
- Capable of managing vulnerabilities inherent in the supply environment of raw materials and distribution products; able to remain calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and highly cost-conscious during crises.
- Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to establish and manage the capacity-inventory-cost balance through data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent negotiation skills, capable of protecting and advancing the company’s commercial interests when dealing with global licensors and local suppliers.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to develop contingency plans for supply risks such as raw material shortages, currency fluctuations, and similar challenges.
- Uncompromising commitment to the high ethical and compliance standards required in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Location: Ataşehir, Istanbul.
Key Responsibilities
- Maximize company profitability by conducting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses for the procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, laboratory consumables, and technical services.
- Expand the domestic and international supplier portfolio and coordinate supplier audits in collaboration with the Quality Assurance department.
- Manage the department’s budget in line with the company’s OPEX (Operating Expenses) targets and present monthly variance reports to Finance and Executive Management.
- Act as a bridge between domestic and international Sales & Marketing and Production Planning functions to eliminate idle inventory during low-capacity periods and prevent stock-out risks during high-demand periods.
- Manage customs clearance, cold chain logistics, and warehousing processes for imported products in accordance with international standards.
- Coordinate raw material procurement required by manufacturing units based on Just-in-Time (JIT) principles, ensuring uninterrupted production flow and avoiding unnecessary overtime requirements.
- Develop action plans to minimize the impact of supply chain-related factors on production costs and labor expenses, including overtime costs.
- Lead projects aimed at increasing inventory turnover and warehouse efficiency within pharmaceutical warehouse and logistics operations.
HUMAN KAPİTAL Human Resources and Consultancy Services Industry and Trade Limited Company is a licensed private employment agency operating under permit certificate no. 228 dated June 20, 2025, issued by the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR). Pursuant to Law No. 4904 of the Turkish Employment Agency, no fees may be charged to job seekers.