Associate Director - US Supply Chain
Eli Lilly and Company
June 30, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Operations
THE ROLE — Associate Director, US Supply Chain
What You’ll Own
- Demand Forecasting & Planning: Build/maintain SKU-level monthly demand forecasts; own forecast accuracy metrics and continuous improvement; provide demand risk assessments to manufacturing.
- Inventory & Replenishment Management: Ensure products stay above 14 days of stock (DOS) at NALO by monitoring daily US Short Report; lead annual safety stock/SOQ review (incl. negotiating changes); own PO creation for the MTO portfolio.
- Supply Risk & Operational Execution: Manage CPIR report from PBI; lead supply risk huddles; coordinate manufacturing/supply planning for supply availability, schedules, and dates across MTS/MTO; align warehousing/transportation capacity with GLX and NALO and develop mitigation strategies.
- Compliance & Systems: Own US Affiliate OSSCE process/certification/maintenance; ensure compliance with supply chain policies, procedures, and documentation.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related).
- 5+ years pharma/medical device supply chain experience with demand forecasting and inventory replenishment ownership.
- Hands-on SAP (IBP or APO preferred).
- US work authorization required (company does not sponsor visas).
Additional Preferences
- APICS (CPIM/CSCP), advanced planning platforms, OSSCE/pharma compliance documentation, S&OP/consensus forecasting, complex MTO/MTS portfolio experience, Spanish, MBA.
Additional Information
- Full-time; normal shift; travel ~5%.
Compensation/Benefits (if eligible)
- Anticipated wage: $127,500–$187,000; bonus eligibility; 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits.
What You’ll Own
- Demand Forecasting & Planning: Build/maintain SKU-level monthly demand forecasts; own forecast accuracy metrics and continuous improvement; provide demand risk assessments to manufacturing.
- Inventory & Replenishment Management: Ensure products stay above 14 days of stock (DOS) at NALO by monitoring daily US Short Report; lead annual safety stock/SOQ review (incl. negotiating changes); own PO creation for the MTO portfolio.
- Supply Risk & Operational Execution: Manage CPIR report from PBI; lead supply risk huddles; coordinate manufacturing/supply planning for supply availability, schedules, and dates across MTS/MTO; align warehousing/transportation capacity with GLX and NALO and develop mitigation strategies.
- Compliance & Systems: Own US Affiliate OSSCE process/certification/maintenance; ensure compliance with supply chain policies, procedures, and documentation.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related).
- 5+ years pharma/medical device supply chain experience with demand forecasting and inventory replenishment ownership.
- Hands-on SAP (IBP or APO preferred).
- US work authorization required (company does not sponsor visas).
Additional Preferences
- APICS (CPIM/CSCP), advanced planning platforms, OSSCE/pharma compliance documentation, S&OP/consensus forecasting, complex MTO/MTS portfolio experience, Spanish, MBA.
Additional Information
- Full-time; normal shift; travel ~5%.
Compensation/Benefits (if eligible)
- Anticipated wage: $127,500–$187,000; bonus eligibility; 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits.