Head of Supply Chain Slough

The Senior Director , Head of Supply Chain for Slough is accountable for the end ‑ to ‑ end supply chain performance of the manufacturing site, ensuring reliable execution and delivery of customer programs while optimizing capacity, inventory, and cost.

As a member of the Site Leadership Team, this role translates customer demand and portfolio priorities into integrated, executable supply strategies aligned with Lonza’s global supply chain network. The role plays a critical part in driving planning excellence, S&OP governance, and supply chain transformation to support growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Own and lead end ‑ to ‑ end site supply chain performance, from demand planning through execution, logistics , and customer delivery.
• Lead the integrated site planning process, translating customer demand and portfolio priorities into executable plans across assets, materials, and workforce.
• Govern the site S&OP process, providing scenario analysis and recommendations on demand prioritization, capacity allocation, and financial impact .
• Ensure reliable supply chain execution, including planning, materials management, warehouse, and logistics operations.
• Optimize inventory levels, capacity utilization , and cost performance while maintaining full compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive supply chain transformation initiatives, including digital planning capabilities, SAP, and advanced planning tools, to improve visibility, forecast accuracy, and performance.
• Develop, lead, and retain a high ‑ performing supply chain organization, ensuring strong capabilities, succession planning, and talent development.
• Partner closely with global supply chain, commercial, and network planning teams to integrate customer programs and support long ‑ term network strategy.
• Contribute to cross ‑ site, regional, or network initiatives, operational excellence programs, and special projects as required .

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive senior ‑ level experience in supply chain leadership roles within manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience in regulated industries such as biotech, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or chemicals.
• Proven track record leading site ‑ level supply chain operations and S&OP processes.
• Solid experience with SAP and digital planning tools across materials, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Demonstrated leadership capability within complex, matrix, and multi ‑ stakeholder environments.
• Ability to drive transformation, change, and continuous improvement at scale.
• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder ‑ management skills.
• Customer ‑ focused mindset with strong business acumen and data ‑ driven decision making.