Head of Supply Chain Management, Visp e​/v​/e​/r​/y​/o​/n​/e

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23 health is a human-centric and sustainable strategic partner of choice for the pharmaceutical industry and biotech start-ups for the development, manufacture, and testing of tomorrow’s medicines. We support our clients in developing differentiated, stable, usable, and safe injectable treatments for patients.

Location: Visp (Onsite, 5 days a week)

FTE: 100%

Language Requirement: German fluency (B2-C1)

As our Head of Supply Chain Management, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the end-to-end supply chain. In this role you are responsible for optimizing procurement, production planning, inventory management, and global logistics, ensuring the seamless and compliant delivery of products. You will build a resilient, scalable supply chain that balances cost-efficiency with uncompromising quality and regulatory adherence.

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that aligns with corporate objectives, production targets, and sustainable growth.
• Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, driving seamless alignment across Commercial, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams.
• Design and implement robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against global supply chain disruptions and critical material shortages.

• Oversee strategic sourcing and procurement, negotiating high-value contracts to build sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable supplier relationships.
• Establish strong vendor performance management frameworks, conducting regular audits and business reviews to ensure strict adherence to quality agreements.

• Direct global distribution networks, managing complex requirements including cold chain, temperature-controlled shipments, and specialized freight.
• Optimize inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while effectively preventing stockouts of active ingredients, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring absolute accuracy in tracking, material flow, and stringent storage condition compliance.

• Ensure all supply chain activities rigorously adhere to industry regulations (e.g., cGMP, FDA, EMA) and internal quality standards.
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance to resolve deviations, implement CAPAs, and maintain a perpetual state of audit readiness.

• Drive continuous improvement utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve cycle times.
• Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and empowering workplace culture.
• Champion the integration of advanced technologies (e.g., ERP systems, advanced planning software) to enhance data visibility and forecasting capabilities.

We are looking for a motivated and committed professional who is ready to actively grow with us, combining in-depth technical knowledge with a pronounced cooperative spirit.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain management within a highly regulated manufacturing environment (biopharmaceuticals, life sciences, or similar high-compliance sectors).
• Deep understanding of cGMP regulations and international trade/customs compliance.
• Proven expertise in managing temperature-sensitive or highly specialized logistics networks.
• Advanced proficiency in tier-one ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain planning software.
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP)…