Director, Supply & Demand Chain

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceuticals organization in Hatfield seeks a Director, Supply & Demand Chain to oversee supply chain management and strategic logistics. This senior leadership role demands expertise in global supply chain strategy and SAP systems. You will ensure compliance with GDP regulations and drive key projects. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, including a car allowance, and a collaborative working environment at the EMEA Knowledge Centre.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance

Electric charging points for vehicles

Discretionary Bonus

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Senior leadership role in supply chain management.
• Requires expertise in global supply chain strategy and demand planning.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder engagement and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supply chain management and strategic logistics.
• Drive key projects related to business systems and product introductions.
• Ensure compliance with GDP standards and manage logistics to affiliates.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplines teams

Expertise in warehouse management

Advanced stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision-making

Robust understanding of international trade regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Senior supply chain experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Director, Supply & Demand Chain - Permanent Position. Senior leadership role in Eisai’s UK-based global manufacturing operation. Responsible for overseeing supply chain management and strategic logistics. Requires expertise in global supply chain strategy, demand planning, and SAP systems. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including car allowance and learning opportunities. Located at Eisai’s EMEA Knowledge Centre, EU Headquarters. Demands advanced stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills. Necessitates a robust understanding of GDP/GxP compliance and international trade regulations.

The Company

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas.

Eisai Manufacturing is the hub of Eisai’s production and supply chain. We make tablets, package these into blisters, label and package vials and bottles. We also manage the wider medicines supply chain and other companies who undertake work on our behalf.

By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Your new role

As a senior leader within Eisai’s UK-based global manufacturing operation, the role leads a multidisciplinary supply chain organisation comprising supply chain managers, logistics, warehouse operations, supply chain systems, and demand forecasting.

The Director ensures that factory demand is accurately derived in accordance with stock policies and an efficient cadence of supply, supporting both operational excellence and agility.

The role sponsors and drives key projects related to business systems (e.g., SAP, Serialisation, Planning), business change, new product introductions, and business development opportunities.

It is responsible for establishing supply strategies that meet legislative, quality, and fiscal requirements across global markets.

The position provides strategic oversight of key suppliers, including importation, distribution logistics, and contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs), ensuring performance, compliance, and resilience.

Accountable for logistics to affiliates/country warehouses, the role ensures adherence to GDP standards, appropriate INCOTERMS, and provides support during supply challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, sanctions, or tariff changes.

Finally, the Director serves as the principal liaison between UK Production Operations and Commercial business units across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia, China, Japan, East Asia, and the Global South (EAGS), ensuring alignment between manufacturing and market needs.

What are we looking for?

Core Skills

• Leadership of multi-disciplines teams, with expertise in coaching, talent development, change and project management.
• Expertise in warehouse management, global supply chain strategy, demand planning, logistics, serialisation and ERP systems (SAP).
• Advanced stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Solid understanding of GDP/GxP compliance, intercompany transactions and risk mitigation.
• Data-driven decision-making, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Has a robust understanding of international trade regulations, including INCOTERMS, customs, VAT implications on importation, and the ability to navigate complex logistics challenges such as sanctions, tariffs, and conflict zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Senior supply chain experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes:

• Car/Car Allowance (Depending on role)
• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
• Discretionary Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
• Learning and development opportunities
• Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
• Multi-faith prayer room
• You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.

If you have any questions, please contact us on [e-mail]

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:

• to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
• to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity

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