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. 

Key Responsibilities 

• 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. 

Key Requirements 

• 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. 

• Business‑fluent English required. 

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. 

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. 

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.