Director, Supply Chain

Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).  As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

The Director, Supply Chain will be pivotal in scaling our operations, driving supply chain excellence, and ensuring the seamless delivery of our client products. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, logistics, warehouse management, vendor negotiations, and procurement, coupled with the agility to address tactical challenges as they arise. 

• Develop and implement comprehensive short-term and long-term supply chain and procurement strategies as our production operations are scaled, incorporating actionable plans, key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement initiatives to align with company objectives. 
• Develop a plan to address short term and long term storage needs for products across a range of storage conditions. Plan should assess third party options as well as onsite options. 
• Implement a warehouse management system in collaboration with stakeholders in finance, procurement, production planning and manufacturing. 
• Oversee and optimize purchasing, sourcing, operational forecasting, manufacturing demand planning, and supply chain coordination to meet quality and delivery standards, enhance throughput, reduce costs, and optimize inventory investment. 
• Lead all facets of distribution and logistics, global trade compliance, production planning, procurement, warehousing, and inventory control to ensure efficient and compliant operations. 
• Design and implement best-in-class supply chain strategies that support complex commercial distribution across multiple markets, ensuring scalability and compliance. 
• Drive sustainable improvements in product availability, inventory performance, and cost productivity through the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. 
• Assess and reorganize the existing supply chain structure to enhance customer service, inventory turnover, and reduce freight and distribution costs.  
• Participate in the improvement of the new product launch process to ensure timely availability of materials, optimizing production planning and minimizing delays. 
• Evaluate and implement finished goods warehousing solutions, including the assessment of 3PL providers, to enhance distribution efficiency. 
• Implement advanced forecasting methodologies to improve forecast accuracy, leveraging statistical tools and market insights. 
• Determine the ideal organizational structure for the supply chain function to achieve objectives, including the coordination and aggregation of purchases across the organization. 
• Negotiate with current and potential vendors for the purchase of raw materials, equipment, parts, and services to achieve optimal value, quality, and terms, ensuring on-time delivery to meet production needs. 
• Continuously assess market conditions and source new vendors to manage the company’s cost position, seeking discount structures and volume rebates when possible. 
• Optimize capacity plans and master scheduling processes to create efficient material flow, driving achievement of quarterly revenue targets. 
• Drive focused efforts to improve inventory turns across raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory, performing analysis and setting inventory targets. 
• Collaborate in the implementation of ERP and MRP systems, ensuring accurate data inputs and system alignment with supply chain objectives. 
• Develop, mentor, and hire as needed for the supply chain team to build a robust succession pipeline and strengthen organizational capacity. 

• 10+  years of experience in various sterile injectable pharmaceutical supply chain and purchasing roles and 5+ years in a leadership position withing a supply chain or purchasing function.  
• 5+ years experience in sterile injectable warehouse management 
• Has previously worked with high-growth businesses and understands the unique challenges of fast-paced growth.  
• Experience in supply chain support of sterile injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing.  
• Knowledge of MRP systems, with the understanding of how system data affects desired outcomes, as well as experience with ERP System implementation is required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred. 
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams. 
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities, with a track record of achieving favorable terms and conditions. 
• Proficiency in statistical forecasting methodologies and demand planning tools. 
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards within the pharmaceutical industry.  
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex supply chain challenges effectively. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.

We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!

August Bioservices  is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.