McKesson · 1 day ago
Sr. Director Supply Chain Planning
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $310K/yr
15+ years expMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Director of Supply Chain, a senior leadership role responsible for implementing, shaping, and executing the global supply chain strategy.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation - Drive the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of the global supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational growth needs
Direct End-to-End Planning Platform Implementations - Oversee the deployment and optimization of planning solutions such as Kinaxis Maestro / Rapid Response, ensuring seamless integration with core business processes and systems (ERP, HANA, MuleSoft, Databricks)
Drive Operational Excellence & Process Optimization - Establish best-practice planning processes (demand, supply, inventory, capacity, S&OP/IBP) and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance agility, accuracy, and visibility
Enable Concurrent Planning & Scenario Management - Implement advanced scenario planning, risk modeling, and what-if capabilities to support real-time decision-making and improve supply chain responsiveness
Governance & Program Oversight - Establish program governance frameworks, oversee critical project milestones, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of supply chain initiatives at enterprise scale
Team Leadership & Capability Building - Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing supply chain planning and operations team. Drive capability development through training, process documentation, and adoption of new tools
Stakeholder Management & Executive Reporting - Provide regular visibility into supply chain performance, platform adoption, project health, and key KPIs to senior and executive stakeholders
Value Realization & Continuous Improvement - Measure and communicate business value delivered through supply chain transformation initiatives and continuously identify new opportunities for optimization and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required
15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, operations, or transformation roles
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing cross-functional supply chain initiatives
Proven track record implementing advanced planning systems such as Kinaxis Rapid Response, Maestro, SAP IBP, O9, or similar
Strong experience leading end-to-end system implementations, including design, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and hyper care
Deep functional knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and S&OP/IBP processes
Strong understanding of ERP ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA, ECC) and data integration concepts
Expertise in scenario planning, risk modeling, and data-driven decision-making
Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions and process workflows
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive adoption, and champion transformation initiatives
High degree of adaptability, collaboration, and resilience in dynamic environments
Preferred
Background working in complex, fast-paced environments (life sciences, or similar industries preferred)
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD
Kinaxis Rapid Response Author or Contributor certifications are highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Brian Tyler
CEO
Jim McAuliffe
CFO
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