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ID: 86952 Walker Cole International is searching for a Head of Supply Chain to join a leading Pharmaceutical organisation. Are you a strategic supply chain leader ready to shape and optimise a global network in a highly regulated environment? We’re looking for a Head of Supply Management (Specialty) to lead end-to-end supply strategy across a complex, international product portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll drive performance, resilience, and innovation across manufacturing and distribution. What you’ll be doing: • Lead the S&OP / integrated business planning process across specialty products, • Own the global supply strategy, balancing demand, capacity, cost, and service, • Partner with internal teams and external manufacturers to ensure reliable supply, • Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency, • Oversee inventory strategy, forecasting, and supply planning, • Ensure full compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP / GDP / FDA / EMA), • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing supply chain team, • Play a key role in long-term strategic planning and business growth What we’re looking for: • 10+ years’ supply chain leadership experience within pharma or chemicals, • Strong expertise across end-to-end supply chain (S&OP, planning, procurement, manufacturing), • Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply networks, • Proven leadership capability with experience building and developing teams, • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation experience, • SAP/APO (SNP / PP-DS) experience preferred, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Why this role? This is a chance to take ownership of a critical function, influence global strategy, and drive meaningful change in a growing and evolving organisation. You’ll be at the centre of decision-making, working cross-functionally to deliver real business impact. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you. Head of Supply Chain | Senior Supply Chain Manager | Supply Planning Manager | External Supply Leader | Pharmaceutical | S&OP | Global Supply Chain Manager | Supply Chain Manager | Supply Chain Lead | Site Supply Chain Head | Supply Chain Operations | Medical Devices | Life Sciences | Regulated Manufacturing | S&OP | Planning & Logistics | Warehouse