Director, Global Supply Planning

The Role
The Director, Global Supply Planning is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of supply planning across clinical, commercial, and strategic drug product operations. The role focuses on driving network supply planning and capacity management within the tactical horizon (0-2 years) while aligning supply chain strategies with company goals. This position will also be responsible for ensuring delivery of finished goods to clinical sites.
This role requires a strong cross-functional collaboration with Clinical, Technical Development, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure demand accuracy and to drive optimization of the value chain.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Develop and implement supply and production planning processes aligned with SAP system capabilities and network needs.
Define and monitor supply and capacity performance across the global network of assets within the tactical horizon.
Lead supply scenario analysis and provide proposals to balance supply capacities across the network.
Oversee the completeness, accuracy, and stability of clinical, commercial, and technical supply product requirements across the portfolio.
Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain strategies, including inventory management, sourcing, logistics, and business continuity planning.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
Ensure compliance with GMP and other relevant regulatory requirements.
Manage lifecycle changes for product portfolios and oversee new product launches in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Lead supply and demand review sub-processes within the Clinical and Operations Planning (C&OP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Collaborate with senior leadership, manufacturing, quality, distribution, and logistics to ensure alignment with business goals.
Manage supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and stakeholders to support supply chain objectives.
Design and maintain global supply chain KPIs in alignment with principles for supply chain excellence.
Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time
Here’s What You’ll Need ( Basic Qualifications)
**Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
**Experience**: 10-15 years of experience in various Supply Chain, Project Management, and Manufacturing functions, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and supply chain management software.
Experience with process management and production planning.
Proven ability to lead and influence within a matrixed organization structure.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), capable of working effectively with senior management in a cross-functional environment.
Strong leadership abilities, capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Analytical mindset with the ability to design and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs).
A curious, continuous improvement mindset, with a drive for operational excellence.
Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.
We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras
The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Comp