Head of Supply Chain (Colombia)

About the role

The Supply Chain Head in Colombia will lead all local supply chain activities, ensuring efficient product supply, warehousing, distribution, and new product launches. The role aligns local processes with Novartis global, regional and divisional standards while managing customs clearance, demand planning, and customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Drive process changes and operational improvements as a project lead.
• Collaborate with Finance, DRA, QA and other functions to optimise cross‑functional processes.
• Support and participate in product launch activities across the country or cluster.
• Ensure accurate scenario planning, demand forecasting and launch set‑up with supply sites.
• Identify improvement areas, implement continuous performance plans and monitor sustainability.
• Represent supply chain in local S&BP meetings and at supply sites.
• Select, train, develop and coach SCM associates to build a high‑potential talent pipeline.
• Manage budget and expenses for supply chain units, evaluating cost effectiveness.

Required profile

• University degree with 6‑8 years of leadership experience in supply chain, distribution, warehouse or customer service within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Advanced people‑management skills and ability to work with local and global stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Required skills

• SAP Hana
• Kinaxis
• APICS CSPS or CPIM certification (or equivalent)

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategic function in a global, innovative pharmaceutical company.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that reflects the patients and communities we serve.