Director of Supply Chain

Location: Billingham, UK

About The Role

We’re seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for our site. You will own S&OP/IBP governance, integrate demand, supply, capacity, and inventory plans, and drive outstanding service, cost, and cash outcomes. You’ll lead a high-performing team, champion data governance and analytics (SAP, Tableau/Power BI), and align site operations with global S&OP and business objectives—all while maintaining cGMP and data integrity standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead site S&OP/IBP: run monthly/weekly cycles, reconcile demand and supply, lead executive reviews, and align plans to business objectives and constraints.
• Oversee supply planning and scheduling: ensure high-quality MRP/finite scheduling, remove constraints, and deliver plan adherence and OTIF.
• Govern processes, systems, and data: establish planning SOPs and data standards; ensure validated and accurate data in SAP HANA (PP/MM; EWM desirable); sponsor analytics and system enhancements.
• Drive performance management: define/report KPIs (OTIF, plan adherence, capacity utilization, inventory accuracy/expiry, exception closure) and lead corrective actions.
• Manage risk and compliance: identify/mitigate internal and external supply risks; ensure cGMP/GDP and ALCOA+ data integrity; maintain audit readiness.
• Lead continuous improvement and transformation: deliver multi-quarter CI programs, parameter optimization, digital tools/automation, and process simplification.
• Build and lead the team: hire, develop, coach, and performance-manage 4–8 direct reports; build succession and cross-training depth.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in planning and/or supply chain within GMP/regulated or complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience in leading supply chain teams with measurable results across strategy, execution, planning process improvement, and inventory management.
• Proven leadership of S&OP/IBP cycles, capacity planning, cross-functional escalation, and decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP/planning systems (e.g., SAP HANA PP/MM; EWM desirable) and analytics/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau/Power BI/Excel).
• Experience with data governance, system upgrades/validations, and KPI-driven performance management.
• Strong stakeholder influence, executive communication, and risk/scenario planning skills.
  
  

Why join us

• High-impact, site-wide leadership role influencing service, cost, and cash.
• Autonomy to set policy, drive transformation, and champion digital/analytics solutions.
• Collaborative environment with Operations, QA/QC, Finance, Procurement/Global Sourcing, IT/Systems, and Commercial.
• Competitive salary, with 35 days holiday (Not including Public Holidays), competitive pension: you contribute 4–9%+ and we contribute 7–12% (up to 21% total), with flexible investment/retirement options.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.