Senior Director, Materials Management/Supply Chain (Holly Springs)

The Position Welcome to Holly Springs, North Carolina—home to Roche/Genentech's largest-ever investment: a $2B greenfield start-up where next-generation technology, high-performing teams and Operational Excellence converge to create the global standard for high-volume, highly-efficient Drug Product manufacturing. The facility's core is defined by innovation—leveraging advanced automation, robotics, digital tools, real-time data analytics, and simple, streamlined processes to produce the highest quality medicines. This plant meets today’s demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism) medicines and is scalable to grow with the portfolio, which focuses on next-generation metabolic medicines specifically targeting the global obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high level of accountability, with planned launch in 2028. Are you a problem-solver and change-agent who thrives in a Team environment, eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges? If so, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up and shape the culture of our organization for the next generation. Join us in Holly Springs, where you won't just build a plant—you will build the future of medicine. The Opportunity The Sr Director, Head of Material Management & Supply Chain is responsible for leading a proactive, analytical end-to-end Supply Chain and Materials Management program for the Holly Springs, large volume DP manufacturing site. The role is responsible for initially establishing all associated systems and processes for a Greenfield manufacturing site, including strategic supply planning, material sourcing, warehouse & logistics, establishing the site S&OP process, establishing the planning cycle, SAP workflows and masterdata strategy. The ideal candidate will bring lean supply chain principles and world‑class supply planning experience to develop an industry‑leading supply‑chain operation driving top‑decile end‑to‑end material flow and customer service performance at the Holly Springs site. This role is expected to bring digital transformation tools, AI analytics and the latest in innovative supply chain technology to augment traditional supply chain processes, including setup of a fully automated warehousing operation. The Head of Material Management and Supply Chain will also input to the site Long Range Planning process and support the site's long‑term strategic product portfolio, longer‑range capacity modeling and strategic master planning. The role will be a member of the Holly Springs Site Leadership Team—steering and executing both short- and long-term site strategy. You will lead planning and scheduling of all end-to-end production operations and material flow from incoming material management through release. You will oversee all internal and 3PL Warehouse & Logistics operations supporting the site. You will be accountable to manage Master Data (MMD) strategy, Manage Logistics Distribution (MLD) and Plan and Schedule Resources (PSR) Business Process Manager (BPM) roles. You will lead and oversee monitoring, analysis and reporting of supply and inventory positions for the Manufacturing Unit, account for Customer Service levels out of Holly Springs, and overall material Inventory management in Holly Springs. You will partner with Global Planning and other site leadership team members to assess production plan feasibility and production scenarios for future strategic planning; you will partner with Network strategy planning to communicate the Manufacturing Unit’s capacity and capability for long‑range plans. You embody PT lean leadership principles and methods while fostering a continuous improvement mindset, driving Operational Excellence across the Supply chain function. As a site leadership team member, you will drive collaboration within site and across network activities, cross-functional planning, and decision making. You will be an active and visible change agent, promoting flexible and open mindsets to new opportunities. You will be accountable for overall budget and financial performance of the Supply Chain organization. You will proactively promote a positive Safety Culture and cGMP operating principles in the warehouses. Who you are You have a Bachelor’s Degree required (supply chain, logistics, science, business, engineering or other relevant discipline preferred). You have 12 or more years’ work experience in the pharmaceutical, food or regulated consumer goods industry managing high production volumes. You have 8 or more years’ people management experience. You have 10 or more years’ supply chain management or related experience. You have knowledge of supply chain management industry best practices and academic principles, practices and standards relevant to the pharmaceutical and cGMP environment. You have knowledge of materials management, logistics, purchasing and supply chain systems. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. You are able to build trustful and effective relationships. You are able to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans. You take responsibility, drive results, and achieve expected outcomes. Preferred Graduate or higher-level Degree. APICS, CPIM or CIRM certification. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Holly Springs is $161,000 - $299,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Relocation benefits are provided. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disability status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Genentech