Sr Manager, Supply Chain
Requisition ID:
72028
Date:
Nov 18, 2025
Location:
Kinston, North Carolina, US
Department:
Operations
Description:
At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
**Job Summary**
In this role, the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain, will be responsible for the efficient coordination and management of all procurement, warehousing, and planning for the Kinston, NC location. Sr. Manager, Supply Chain will develop the supply chain management strategy and build the processes which will guarantee the efficient movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-progress inventory, and all finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Define and implement comprehensive strategies for all aspects of the Kinston site to reduce costs, mitigate risk, improve quality, shorten lead times and reduce inventories.
+ Provide exceptional leadership to the Supply Chain team.
+ Create structure, develop personnel, give direction, integrate/leverage global capabilities, and hold team members accountable
+ Collaborate with Management, Engineering and Operations to improve Product Lifecycle Management. Spearhead initiatives to introduce products on time, on budget and in full.
+ Challenge existing suppliers and seek out future potential supply partners.
+ Continuously develop/enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes. Implement industry's best practices for forecasting, sourcing, risk mitigation, inventory and vendor management.
+ Support the GMP efforts in the plant as they relate to the facility.
+ Ensure that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.
+ Serve as a member of the site leadership team and participate in the decision-making process.
+ Other duties as assigned
**Education**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
+ Master's degree preferred
**Work Experience**
+ Must have extensive prior supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
+ Must have at least 5 year of experience in a manager or senior manager level role
+ Must have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within Supply Chain
+ Must have extensive experience with capital expenditure and project related work
+ Prefer effective organizational, troubleshooting, problem solving and interpersonal skills
**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Must be able to communicate effectively with others (both verbally and in writing)
+ Must be able to effectively use SAP, MS Project, and MS Office programs such Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Must possess good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
+ Working knowledge of the principles of electricity, electronics, mechanical and plant operating systems
+ Must be able to read blueprints & schematic drawings; knowledge of such items as plant systems and related equipment/utilities appropriate to this role.
+ Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
+ Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
+ Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
+ Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.
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**Travel Requirements**
20%: Up to 52 business days per year
**Physical Requirements**
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to
[email protected] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.