Supply Chain Excellence Lead

Position

Global Supply Chain and Product Strategy Organization (PTS) connects markets to the global manufacturing network by managing inventory, supply, and replenishment planning.

As a Supply Chain Excellence Lead, you will report directly to the Head of Supply Chain Excellence. In this role, you will act as a key change agent, identifying operational challenges and deploying sustainable, high‑impact improvements across the global supply chain.

• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiency across end‑to‑end supply chain processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning while orchestrating operational excellence capability building across the supply chain.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, lead business performance initiatives using the DMAIC framework, and embed those improvements into supply chain processes and systems.
• Develop and implement supply chain KPIs to measure and control performance across various reporting levels, defining clear accountability in collaboration with Business Capability Owners.
• Utilize end‑to‑end system thinking to capture, integrate, and analyze data for process and performance optimization.
• Continuously assess and interpret internal and external variables impacting supply chain performance, identifying and deploying appropriate systems and technologies to achieve goals.
• Develop and implement business rules, procedures, and policies to ensure consistent operational performance and proactively manage risks.
• Define and sustain resiliency measures to maintain high service levels and anticipate, mitigate, and monitor supply chain risks.

You exhibit a growth mindset, curiosity, and an ability to influence others to change for the benefit of the enterprise. You balance competing functional priorities across stakeholders to identify the best route of action, navigate cross‑cultural matrix environments, negotiate and influence outcomes, and excel in both face‑to‑face and virtual interactions. You establish strong collaborative relationships, address and resolve conflicts, foster openness and trust, and ensure effective cross‑functional teamwork.

You are goal‑directed, persistent, hold yourself and your team accountable for commitments while focusing on high‑value activities, adapt to changing circumstances, recognize teammates’ contributions, and link individual responsibilities with the organization’s overarching mission.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or MBA in supply chain or a related field.
• Certifications such as APICS and Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt) as a strict requirement.
• Over 10 years of professional experience in an End‑to‑End Supply Chain function within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of achieving measurable results through continuous improvement and OE/LEAN/SIX SIGMA methodologies.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.