Manager - Supply Chain

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Supply Chain Manager

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be part of the global supply chain team responsible for ensuring a reliable and efficient supply of high-quality products from contract manufacturers and external vendors.

In this role, you will lead end-to-end supply operations, drive strategic vendor partnerships, and collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth, product continuity, and operational excellence across global markets.

Your Responsibilities



* Lead end-to-end supply chain operations with contract manufacturers and vendors to ensure timely material flow, supply continuity, and adherence to agreed service levels.


* Partner with leadership, internal stakeholders, affiliates, and external vendors to align supply chain activities with business priorities, demand plans, and long-term growth objectives.


* Drive demand planning and forecasting through Integrated Business Planning (IBP), validating forecasts with global partners to ensure supply reliability.


* Oversee operational compliance activities, including change controls, deviation investigations, and CAPA implementation related to quality and supply operations.


* Support strategic projects including new product launches, site transfers, vendor onboarding, and SAP system activities such as PPDS runs, master data governance, PO creation, and invoice coordination.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)



* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field


* Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, or materials management within a global environment


* Top Skills: Advanced SAP expertise (S/4HANA, IBP, MM) and strong stakeholder management / cross-functional leadership skills

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)



* MBA in Operations, Materials Management, or a related postgraduate qualification


* Strong experience managing global vendor operations and complex contract manufacturing networks


* Proven track record supporting new product...