Director - Supply Chain at Elanco in Elwood, Kansas

Job Description:

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Director- Supply Chain

The Director, Supply Chain will be responsible for leadership and oversight for all aspects of Supply Chain operations at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing facility, and represents the site to the global Elanco Supply Chain team.  This position is responsible and accountable to ensure execution of supply chain processes in alignment with our Core Operational Requirements for Reliable Supply (CORRS), using our current systems and tools (e.g. S4, IBP, BW).  These processes include, but are not limited to: R&OP, master production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity evaluation and resource utilization, shop floor and production activity control, inventory control management, imports and exports, warehousing, logistics and procurement activities for MRP items.  The position is a key member of the Site Leadership Team and will be responsible for business planning, management of the department, and product supply from the Elwood site.

Your Responsibilities:  

• Lead, manage and directly support all aspects of Supply Chain operations at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody manufacturing facility.


• Develop and implement strategies to balance customer service with capacity; ensure collaboration with commercial supply chain and network supply chain to assess and align on expectations and commitments.


• Drive a strategic R&OP process, providing visibility and information to all stakeholders to enable business-oriented decisions and drive action.


• Define and implement long-range Supply Chain plans, policies and procedures, consistent with the strategic goals of the company.  Create focus on full value chain from raw material souring to final product delivery.


• Implement CORRS (Core Operational Requirements for Reliable Supply) across site and functions. Ensure site is meeting CORRS expectations.


• Assure site production planning through MRP management and forecast conversion into demand planning and production plan scheduling.


• Direct material sourcing strategy, warehousing, and supply management and planning, to fulfill the site Production Plan.


• Build and grow the Supply Chain function, recruiting and developing talent in alignment with the site’s strategic needs.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Experience: A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a regulated, commercial manufacturing environment (including 5+ years in leadership positions), with experience in Supply Chain and/or Operations roles.  

• Knowledge of supply chain tools and business processes.


• Business knowledge and ability to develop supply chain strategies.


• Demonstrated success operating within a matrixed organization, influencing strategic decisions, and managing complex environments. 

Additional Information:  

• Travel: <5%

• Location: This is considered an on-site position at the Elwood, KS facility.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

Elanco Benefits and Perks: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: 

• Multiple relocation packages 

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 

• 8-week parental leave 

• 9 Employee Resource Groups 

• Annual bonus offering 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Up to 6% 401K matching

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Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status