Director - Supply Chain Orchestration Global Process (Creative Design)
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
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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.
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Your Role: Director, Supply Chain Orchestration
As Director, Supply Chain Orchestration, you will lead a global team of process owners and associates driving integrated business process support across Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Warehousing, Intercompany, and Global Supply Chain Learning & Development (L&D). In this role, you'll be responsible for setting strategic direction, advancing SAP-enabled processes, and developing a strong, motivated technical organization that supports supply chain employees worldwide.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead Global Process Ownership: Set strategic direction and provide oversight for supply chain orchestration processes, ensuring consistency and compliance across Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Warehousing, Intercompany flows, and affiliate networks worldwide. Establish milestones, track progress, and remove barriers to enable seamless global adoption.
Develop and Grow Talent: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing global team of supply chain process experts. Foster cross-training to build flexibility, monitor performance against objectives, and ensure team members have the expertise and resources to deliver business-critical support.
Drive SAP Process Design and Optimization: Partner with enterprise transformation projects to design and improve supply chain processes using SAP modules (IM/WM, MO, TM, ICO, GTS). Ensure alignment with organizational structures and roles, oversee planning module changes, and communicate updates effectively to stakeholders.
Advance Supply Chain Learning & Development: Lead the Global Supply Chain L&D team to deliver a contemporary, efficient training strategy. Ensure high-quality training content, manage administration, and sustain a strong super-user network that supports ongoing education and capability building across the organization.
Strengthen Governance & Continuous Improvement: Define CORRS requirements and metrics for supply chain orchestration, maintain content for impacted modules, and support assessment programs. Network with internal and external stakeholders to identify best practices, integrate evolving industry standards, and drive ongoing improvements in Elanco's supply chain processes.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent level of experience)
Required Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, operations, or process leadership, including at least 5 years in people leadership roles
Top Skills: Demonstrated expertise in SAP supply chain modules and strong leadership/influence skills across functions and geographies
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Supply Chain/Operations)
Global leadership experience with diverse teams across multiple regions
Experience leading supply chain learning & development programs
Strong track record of driving adoption of complex system/process transformations
Active engagement in external supply chain forums and knowledge of evolving best practices
Additional Information:
Travel: Up to 20% annually
Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Downtown Indianapolis, IN – Hybrid Work Environment
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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
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
