For a multinational company operating in Life Science Sector, we are looking for the: SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR: Main responsibilities: The position is responsible for directing and managing the global Supply Chain processes, through the activities of demand and production planning, sizing and management of the inventories along the whole chain, the activities related to transportation and logistics, ensuring the continuous improvement of the entire supply chain process according to market needs and in compliance with budget, stock target, quality and group guidelines. Main Responsibilities: - Demand, Production Planning and Logistics Process - Stock and Warehouse Management - Improvement of global logistics processes and process quality - Contracts and logistics third-party management - Work closely with Corporate Quality Management, Global Technical Operations and HSE function to establish, implement and maintain the Group Quality System, in line with regulatory requirements and corporate objectives - Liaise with Global Technical Operations, Procurement and Regulatory Affairs to ensure that global processes are adequately and timely implemented along the supply chain - Ensure that risk management procedures and actions on the supply chain process are compliant to corporate standards and to the Group’s risk management/mitigation plan - Develop competencies of the Supply Chain Team, managing staff, monitoring performance, mentoring and training, looking for continuous improvements of structures, quality and results - Academic degree in Engineering/Economics fields or equivalent - International experience in leading Supply Chain and Logistics processes in multinational Groups with manufacturing facilities - Proven experience in managing logistics to final customers and knowledge of the wholesaler’s distribution organization in the most relevant European countries - At least ten or more years of demonstrated leadership and accomplishments in a global/matrix environment preferably in the manufacturing industry (Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Food) - Excellent people management and leadership capabilities to drive change, optimize the organization for ambitious developments, develop and mentor staff - Strategic orientation, strong interpersonal and communication skill - Fluent in English and Italian. Another language is an advantage Location: Milano. The role requires to travel abroad.