Supply Chain Director

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Hovione is an independent family‑owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off‑patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. We have over 1,950 team members from 36 different nationalities located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, U.S., Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

About the Role
You will act as a servant leader developing, coaching and supporting team members aligned with Hovione Supply Chain vision, mission and strategy. Promote cross‑functional collaboration, effective communication and critical thinking to improve rigor, discipline and predictability. Implement best practices and leverage opportunities for standardization and harmonization between areas and sites based on continuous improvement and a learning culture.

Responsibilities

Define and implement best practices across supply chain operations in line with corporate standards.

Take ownership of end‑to‑end site supply chain activities, including transport, warehousing, import/export, distribution, and planning.

Develop creative strategies to solve complex supply chain challenges in partnership with production, R&D, engineering, and maintenance.

Build strong supplier and customer relationships to ensure efficiency, client satisfaction, and on‑time delivery.

Lead and deliver supply chain projects that drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Set and monitor inventory targets, purchasing plans, and KPIs to ensure operational excellence.

Continuously review and improve methodologies, processes, and tools to increase efficiency and standardization.

Act as a trusted expert in supply chain, providing guidance on compliance, legislation, and best practices.

Recruit, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and high performance.

Lead budget planning and monitoring, ensuring compliance with GMP, HSE, and company policies while promoting a safe, continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related field (technical background preferred).

10+ years’ experience in supply chain management within fine chemicals or similar industries, with proven leadership and team coordination experience.

Strong track record in achieving targets, driving process improvements, and implementing best practices (e.g., S&OP, planning, logistics, warehouse, shipping).

Extensive knowledge of supply chain principles, legislation, international trade regulations, and insurance policies.

Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Excellent time management, problem‑solving, and communication skills (verbal and written).

Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

Seniority level
Director

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Management and Manufacturing

Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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