Senior Director of Supply Chain, Transfusion

Job Information Number ICIMS-2026-11397 Job function Other Job type Full-time Location Werfen - Norcross - Norcross, Georgia United States Country United States Shift 1st About the Position Introduction Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. Overview Job Summary The Senior Director of Supply Chain will lead end-to-end supply chain operations for Transfusion, including demand and production planning, procurement, sourcing, warehousing, and logistics. This strategic leader will drive an effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, optimize inventory and safety stock, ensure material availability and continuity of supply, and deliver reliable products to customers, distributors, warehouses, and affiliates. The role will also shape supply chain strategy, manage risk, and build a high-performing team through leadership, mentoring, and development. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities Lead supply chain planning team and S&OP processes. Lead end-to-end materials, demand, and production planning, including short- and long-term forecasting, monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), inventory optimization, safety stock strategies, and alignment with annual and three year strategic business plans. Oversee purchasing, sourcing contracts, and supplier performance to ensure material availability, ethical supplier relationships, purchasing compliance, cost optimization, and continuity of supply. Identify supply risks and implement effective mitigation and corrective action plans. Direct inventory management, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure product availability, timely delivery, optimized inventory levels, reduced scrap exposure, and efficient operational performance. Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and management reports to evaluate supply chain effectiveness, supplier performance, financial results, and service levels. Drive cost reductions, lean initiatives, process improvements, culture of continuous improvement, and adoption of company best practices. Own site-wide planning processes and master data governance, including materials, bill of materials (BOMs), recipes, and resources. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, planning tools, and inventory management systems that support effective cross-functional decision-making. Partner with site leadership, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Distribution, Global/Corporate Supply chain, and project teams to align business priorities, implement enterprise initiatives, support daily business objectives, and deliver on long-term operational goals. Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), applicable ISO standards, purchasing controls, regulatory and logistics controls, and quality system requirements. Lead audit readiness, supplier assessments, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs), and engagement with regulators, customers, and other external stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and develop procurement, planning, and warehousing leaders and teams. Build organizational capability and capacity, foster employee engagement and accountability, promote a strong safety culture, spon…

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