Probi Supply Chain Director

Director, Global Supply Chain

Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain & Operations, this role leads Probi's U.S.

-based supply chain activities, serving as the primary source of supply chain expertise and providing strategic leadership and oversight for the company's global supply chain operations.

• Serve as the management representative responsible for the strategic and tactical leadership of Probi's global supply chain operations.
• 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, including 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, recruiting, retaining, and mentoring 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.
• Lead supplier and contract negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms, service levels, and cost structures while mitigating supply and business risks.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 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.
• Demonstrated success leading complex global supply chains, including internal manufacturing operations and external contract manufacturing networks.
• Strong understanding of supply chain systems, planning tools, ERP platforms, data analytics, and performance management methodologies (Business Central and strong Excel).
• Experience managing multiple supply chain disciplines: 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.

• 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.
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