Director Supply Chain EEM API

CompanyElanco

LocationLiverpool, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/5/2026

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Directors in logistics, warehousing and transport

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£81,400 (£41.74 per hour)

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Description

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Your role:

EEM Global API is managing supply of API from contract manufacturer and suppliers. The position Director of Supply Chain EEM API plays a critical role in the support of the EEM Global API portfolio. The Director of Supply Chain EEM API will have complete responsibility for all aspects of API supply on a global perspective. This include management of API supply and demand aligned through the Elanco manufacturing organization and R&D, driving of operational supply chain excellence and ensuring that appropriate levels of service and compliance are met.

The role is key to communicating and collaborating with EEM DP/ and DP manufacturing sites supply chain leadership and global supply chain functions, to ensure balanced supply.

The role will influence, develop, and implement broader EEM API network operational direction and strategies.

The Director of Supply Chain EEM Global API will sit on the EEM Global API lead team.

Your responsibilities:

Develop business continuity and supply strategy optimizing cost and customer service.
Set up and maintain a 24-month API Supply Plan. Attend and participate in Global and Hub Supply & Operational Production meetings / processes were applicable.
Owns the R&OP process for EEM Global API in line with the Global guidelines, ensuring a common and synchronized monthly R&OP process is implemented family level for products managed as well as an appropriate escalation at Regional and Global S&OP forums.
Operational Management: Responsible for monitoring and influencing all functional activities associated with product supply from the API CM and suppliers to the first Elanco node driving collaboration between functional areas (e.g. Planning/Scheduling, MS&T and Quality) to ensure reliable product supply. Lead Sales and Operation meeting with the EEM Global API lead team.
Governance of supply chain execution
Contract Management: Responsible for working closely with functional leadership in the definition of contract terms and negotiation strategies. Represent supply chain by assisting procurement with the negotiation of new contract manufacturing contractual arrangements and renewals. Provide on-going oversight for ensuring site compliance to contractual arrangements.

Owns CORRS activities for EEM-API ensuring suitable governance and policies are in place and appropriate processes are maintained to support the program. This will involve the leadership and coordination of, and interaction with, multiple work-streams, management of the CORRS education program and acting as the Business Owner for IT tools such as CORRS dashboard.

Provide appropriate supply chain oversight for launch and changes managed with PCAPs and LCM projects

Team Leadership: Direct people leadership and Performance Management responsibilities for API supply chain team members

Governance and compliance: Responsible for managing supply chain of API’s in accordance to financial, supply chain including GDP standards, Quality and HSE internal standards as well as internationally recognized standards. Drives initiatives to continuously adhere to state-of-the are supply chain standards.

Ensures proper Power user is stablished and trained within the hub.

Participate in JST meetings with key High touch CMs to leverage Supply opportunities

Owns inventory management, cycle count, write-off, inventory/stock level

Periodic Assessment: Responsible for completing periodic reviews of supply chain goals and objectives with CM/suppliers and internal manufacturing organization and recalibrating expectations as appropriate. Conduct supply chain metrics of CMs/Suppliers and communicate results to JPT and senior management.

Continuous Improvement: Responsible for the productivity agenda, continuously improving work practices and reducing costs. Drives supply chain excellence projects.

Change management: Responsible for supporting new product launches, tech transfers and/ or phasing out API’s in the supply chain of EEM Global API through established systems (SAP, Veeva).

Contributes to the EEM Global API business plan. Contributes to establishment of sustainable Material and Funds Flows.

Advise/support warehousing and sampling strategy for APIs

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technical or business discipline
English fluent in speaking and writing,
5+ years experience in manufacturing environment
5+ years of demonstrated strong performance in a supply chain leadership role
ERP knowledge

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

Demonstrated proficiency in ERP operations, supply chain technology projects,
External manufacturing experience
Demonstrated proficiency in strategy development, business transformation and operational excellence.

Diverse manufacturing experiences, including a range of manufacturing platforms (e.g., bulk manufacturing, liquid and oral solid dose filling/finishing/packaging) and cross-functional assignments

Additional Information:

Reports to: Senior director EEM Global API
Direct reports: approx 5

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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