Head of Site Supply Chain

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a

Head of Site Supply Chain

This is a high-impact leadership role where you can shape end-to-end supply chain performance for the Bray manufacturing site, directly influencing product supply, inventory health, and strategic execution. You will work at the center of site leadership and global supply chain networks, with real ownership of cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliant operations in a highly regulated environment.

How you will contribute:

• Define and execute the Bray site Supply Chain strategy in alignment with global priorities.

• Lead end-to-end planning to ensure reliable supply, effective forecasting, and inventory optimization.

• Manage site Supply Chain operations, including warehousing, logistics, import and export, and third-party providers.

• Drive S&OP and S&OE, market supply reviews, and issue resolution with local and global stakeholders.

• Own supply chain performance by tracking KPIs, improving service levels, and reducing costs.

• Ensure full compliance with GxP, GDP, Takeda standards, trade requirements, and site licenses.

• Lead, develop, and align the supply chain team and cross-functional partners across the site and network.

In this position you will report to the Site Head Bray.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Science.

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical supply chain and manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of GxP, GDP, planning systems, and regulatory compliance.

• Proven leadership experience with large, multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills in an end-to-end Supply Chain environment.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience in product launches and new product introduction.

About Us:

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.

Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation. Over the past years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.

How we will support you:

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Base Salary Range:

€116,800.00 - €160,600.00

For information about our benefits, please click here.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time