Supply Chain Leader

The Supply Chain Leader will manage cross‑functional projects and sustainment activities that improve manufacturing effectiveness, product lifecycle support, and overall supply chain reliability. The role involves day‑to‑day supply chain activities—including demand, material, and production planning—to ensure on‑time and cost‑effective fulfillment of customer orders. It reports to the Site & Operations Director and is part of the Operations & Supply Chain team in Stevenage (on‑site).

• Lead supply chain/operations projects focused on NPD, process improvement, cost reduction, and supply continuity.
• Support product care/sustainment activities, including engineering changes, lifecycle updates, and obsolescence management.
• Develop production, material, and capacity plans to ensure on‑time supply of components to manufacturing and finished goods to customers; improve and sustain planning processes, tools, and master data.
• Manage material and service supplier performance, including lead times and material availability; resolve shortages and cost issues.
• Track KPIs such as OTD, inventory, and supplier performance to achieve business objectives; identify and implement corrective/preventative actions as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations / Supply Chain Management (or a related field).
• Extensive experience in progressive Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience using ERP systems for planning, inventory, and execution (Oracle ERP preferred).
• Experience managing product lifecycle transitions, including phase‑in/phase‑out and new product introductions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills to manage multiple priorities, escalation, and cross‑functional projects under pressure.

• Able to travel within UK/Europe in support of the role objectives (estimated at 10%).
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• ISO 9000, cGMP, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Application of the Danaher Business System (DBS) or similar lean operating systems in a manufacturing setting.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.