Probi Supply Chain Director

Why Us?

Because We're Not Just a Company; We're a Community:

• People Focus
• Own It Culture
• Sustainability Matters

About the Role

Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain & Operations, the Director, Global Supply Chain is responsible for leading Probi's U.S.-based supply chain activities. This individual serves as the organization's primary source of supply chain expertise and provides strategic leadership and oversight for the company's global supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with the company's strategic plan, ensuring integration with stakeholder requirements and cross-functional business objectives.
• Provide regular reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team on supply chain performance, ensuring accurate and timely communication of key performance indicators (KPIs), risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Establish annual supply chain goals, objectives, and performance targets that support Probi's business strategy, growth initiatives, and investment plans.
• Continuously evaluate supply chain systems, processes, and organizational capabilities, recommending and implementing enhancements that improve efficiency, scalability, service levels, and overall business performance.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global supply chain organization. Recruit, retain, and mentor top talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure supply chain readiness and successful execution of business plans, product launches, capacity expansions, and strategic initiatives.
• Leverage data analytics, performance metrics, and forecasting tools to evaluate historical performance, identify trends, optimize inventory levels, and support demand and distribution planning.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, logistics providers, contract manufacturers, and other third-party partners to ensure reliable supply, quality performance, innovation, and long-term business success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics functions to enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies across all supply chain activities and external manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or related functions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutraceutical, food ingredient, or food manufacturing industries.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of leadership experience in senior supply chain management roles.
• Strong understanding of supply chain systems, planning tools, ERP platforms, data analytics, and performance management methodologies. ("Business Central" and strong Excel).
• Demonstrated success leading complex global supply chains, including internal manufacturing operations and external contract manufacturing networks.
• Experience managing multiple supply chain disciplines, including procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, production planning, warehousing, logistics, supplier qualification and selection, and contract negotiations.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing supply chain strategies that drive business growth, operational excellence, customer service, and cost optimization.
• Experience leading organizational transformation, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional business projects.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into effective supply chain strategies and execution plans.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a complex, global business environment.
• Demonstrated success managing through change and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance customer, operational, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to effectively lead global teams and manage priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Results-oriented leader with a strong focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Leadership and team building
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Business acumen and financial analysis
• Communication and negotiation
• Supply chain systems and planning tools
• Data analytics and performance management
• Supplier and contract negotiations
• Organizational transformation and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage after 30 days (and first day of the following month).
• Three (3) plans to choose from.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance at no cost to employee.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) accrues on hire with up to 4 weeks (20 days) for new hire and increases the longer you are with the company.
• Participation in the company 401(K) and Roth plan after 6 months of employment with up to 4% employer match.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• 17 hours per calendar year, to go out and volunteer in your community!
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• Team-building events throughout the year including summer and winter celebrations.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 150,000 - 182,000 USD. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.