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Location Graz
Weekly hours Full-time
Entry date ab sofort
Employment relationship unlimited

We are caring for our employees

  • Reliable employer
  • Strong global growth
  • International career opportunities
  • Comprehensive education and training
  • Homeoffice
  • Jobticket
  • Active health promotion
  • Free parking space
  • Bikeleasing
  • Canteen
  • Joint company events

Your contact person

Fresenius Kabi Austria
Mag. Celina Gößler, MA
Hafnerstraße 36
8055 Graz

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VP Global Head of Supply Chain (m/f/d)

Your tasks

  • Define and execute the global supply chain strategy for biosimilars across DS, DP and finished products
  • Lead integrated business planning (IBP / S&OP) and translate strategy into actionable supply plans
  • Ensure reliable supply by managing internal manufacturing sites and external CMO partnerships
  • Drive demand, capacity, and inventory planning across a complex global network
  • Secure launch readiness and lead lifecycle supply management, including tech transfers and product changes
  • Oversee logistics, distribution, and cold-chain operations to ensure high service levels
  • Manage supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies for capacity and sourcing constraints
  • Drive financial performance through cost optimization, inventory management, and KPI governance
  • Build and lead a high-performing global supply chain organization
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance

Our expectations

  • University degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in relevant leadership roles within supply chain or manufacturing in biopharma, biotech, or biologics
  • Proven track record in leading end-to-end global supply chains, including internal production and CMOs
  • Deep understanding of biologics manufacturing and supply processes (DS/DP/FP), including quality and regulatory requirements
  • Strong expertise in IBP/S&OP, demand planning, and supply risk management
  • Experience managing complex global matrix organizations and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and financial acumen (COGS, working capital, inventory)
  • Strong resilience, adaptability, and flexibility to navigate ambiguity, manage change, and lead effectively in dynamic, fast-paced global environments
  • Leadership experience with a clear ability to develop effective teams
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)

We offer

  • International challenges in a dynamic corporate environment
  • Corporate social events
  • Attractive performance-related salary package (annual gross salary starting at € 100.000,-, overpayment depending on occupational skills and experience)

We are caring for our employees

  • Reliable employer
  • Strong global growth
  • International career opportunities
  • Comprehensive education and training
  • Homeoffice
  • Jobticket
  • Active health promotion
  • Free parking space
  • Bikeleasing
  • Canteen
  • Joint company events

Fresenius Kabi Austria
Mag. Celina Gößler, MA
Hafnerstraße 36
8055 Graz