Director of Supply Chain

The Director, Supply Chain provides strategic and operational leadership for transportation, logistics, warehousing, and demand planning across the Americas region, supporting Bracco’s OneBracco operating model. This role is responsible for building and leading a high‑performing, compliant, and cost‑effective supply chain organization that ensures product availability, patient safety, and service excellence while driving continuous financial and operational improvement across multiple Bracco entities.The Director, Supply Chain plays a critical leadership role in designing, executing, and continuously improving Bracco’s transportation, logistics, warehousing, and demand planning operations across the Americas region. Operating within the OneBracco model, this role is accountable for building a resilient, compliant, and cost‑effective supply chain that supports commercial growth, high customer service levels, and patient safety across multiple Bracco entities.This position combines strategic planning with hands‑on operational leadership. The Director will oversee third‑party logistics providers, transportation carriers, and enabling technology platforms while ensuring full compliance with FDA regulations and GxP requirements. Success in this role requires the ability to balance service, quality, cost, and risk, while driving standardization, visibility, and continuous improvement across a complex, multi‑site, regulated environment.The Director, Supply Chain serves as a key business partner to Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, IT, and Global Operations teams and regularly interfaces with senior leaders, external service providers, and global corporate stakeholders. This individual will lead a regional team, manage significant spend, influence enterprise‑wide supply chain strategy, and play a central role in supporting new product launches, demand shifts, and long‑term growth initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end‑to‑end supply chain operations for the Americas region, including transportation, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and demand planningProvide strategic oversight and day‑to‑day management of inbound and outbound transportation operations, including carrier selection, contract management, SLAs, performance metrics, audits, and cost optimizationOversee GDP‑compliant warehousing and distribution services through 3PL partners, including pick, pack, ship, returns, inventory accuracy, and distribution resource planningDevelop and execute transportation and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer service expectationsEnsure compliance with FDA regulations and GxP requirements (GDP/GMP), including temperature‑controlled shipments, serialization, product traceability, quality agreements, and disaster recovery planningLead Americas regional demand planning and inventory governance, aligning statistical forecasts with Sales and Commercial inputs through the S&OP processOwn supply chain performance KPIs (OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, backorders, obsolete inventory, transportation cost) and drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actionsManage supply chain financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, transportation spend, and cost‑reduction initiativesPartner cross‑functionally to support new product launches, supply changes, risk mitigation, and business continuity planningLead supply chain projects, system enhancements (TMS/WMS/ERP), process improvements, and change management effortsPrepare and present operational performance, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadershipSupervisory Responsibilities & Team OversightLead and develop a Supply Chain organization consisting of approximately 5 full‑time employees and 1–2 contractors, providing coaching, performance management, and development planningProvide overall operational and strategic oversight of 3PL logistics services, including warehousing, distribution, and value‑added servicesOwn governance and performance management of the Transportation Management Service (TMS), ensuring system effectiveness, data integrity, and alignment with operational and financial objectivesMaintain overall responsibility for inbound and outbound transportation carriers, including selection, performance management, compliance, and cost optimizationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or master’s degree preferred8–12 years of progressive supply chain or operations experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other FDA‑regulated environment5+ years of people leadership and/or project management experience, including oversight of 3PLs and external transportation partnersStrong working knowledge of FDA regulations and GxP requirements (GDP/GMP) and regulated distribution environmentsDemonstrated experience across transportation, logistics, warehousing, demand planning, and inventory managementStrong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and cost‑optimization initiativesAdvanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP and analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI); professional certifications a plus (APICS, Lean Six Sigma, PMP)Soft Skills – Company Values & BehavioursAdhere to the Bracco’s core values, including:Passion: Connecting People and Networking; Be YourselfExtraordinary: Leading People and Delegation; CourageContinuous Evolution: Insight and Learning Agility; Digital and Technology OrientationSustainability: Long-Term Value Creation; AccountabilityPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is home office based in Princeton, NJ.Domestic travel is required.Limited International travel may be required.Bracco Diagnostics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.