Supply Chain & Distribution Manager

Job summary

The manager will lead end-to-end supply chain and distribution operations, including product launches, demand planning, and inventory management. They are responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives, managing third-party logistics relationships, and ensuring continuous process improvement.

Job details

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Supply Chain & Distribution Manager Purpose Lead end-to-end Supply Chain and Distribution management for Canada, spanning product launches and lifecycle changes, demand, supply and inventory, customer and channel initiatives, and distribution partner performance. This role combines Supply Chain expertise with business judgment, analytics, project leadership and strong cross-functional partnership. The Manager translates business needs and Supply Chain information into recommendations and drives initiatives from planning through execution, stabilization and ongoing performance. This is a hybrid role – onsite presence at our Toronto office will be 10 days or more per month (or at least 50% of the time), determined in collaboration with your manager and based on business needs. At Lilly Canada, we offer different levels based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications. The expected compensation is: Sr Associate: $75,000 - $110,000 Manager: $93,750 - $137,500 This role is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as participation in the Lilly Bonus Program. Primary Responsibilities The Supply Chain & Distribution Manager will: Lead end-to-end Supply Chain and Distribution management for product launches and significant lifecycle changes, from planning and readiness through execution, stabilization and transition to ongoing operations. Integrate customer, channel, demand, supply and inventory information to identify risks and opportunities and translate analysis into business implications, recommendations and actions. Lead cross-functional initiatives and projects, coordinating priorities, dependencies, risks and decisions and driving execution through completion. Execute wholesaler and channel strategies and manage key customer, wholesaler and third-party logistics relationships and performance. Lead Supply Chain activities for new direct accounts, including assessment, negotiation, onboarding and operational readiness. Proactively manage supply, inventory, customer and distribution risks and lead resolution of significant or recurring issues. Drive continuous improvement through process simplification, standardization and automation. Communicate priorities, risks, trade-offs and recommendations clearly to business partners and leadership. Minimum Qualification Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of relevant Supply Chain, Distribution, or related business experience. Demonstrated experience managing Supply Chain activities end-to-end, including planning, execution, issue resolution and performance management. Experience leading cross-functional projects or business initiatives from planning through implementation and completion. Demonstrated experience using data and analysis to identify business implications, evaluate options and make recommendations. Experience influencing internal and external business partners to deliver results. Demonstrated ability to connect Supply Chain and Distribution decisions to customer, channel and broader business priorities. Skills Strong business judgment, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate complex information into clear insights, recommendations and actions. Strong project leadership, ownership and execution discipline. Strong relationship-management and influencing skills, including the ability to build consensus and lead without authority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate risks, trade-offs and recommendations clearly. Strong proficiency with Excel and experience with SAP or comparable enterprise systems. Additional Preferences Pharmaceutical or regulated-industry experience. Product launch and lifecycle-management experience. Experience working with wholesalers, 3PLs or distribution partners. Experience with process improvement, standardization or automation. Recognized Supply Chain designation, such as APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, CSCMP or CPSM. French proficiency. Location This is a hybrid role. Onsite presence at our Toronto office will be 10 days or more per month, or at least 50% of the time, determined in collaboration with the line manager and based on business needs. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $75,000 - $137,500 Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. #WeAreLilly

What you’ll do

The manager will lead end-to-end supply chain and distribution operations, including product launches, demand planning, and inventory management. They are responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives, managing third-party logistics relationships, and ensuring continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 5 years of experience in supply chain or distribution. Strong analytical skills, project leadership experience, and proficiency in enterprise systems like SAP are required.

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Vacation benefits
• Healthcare benefits
• Flexible benefits
• Life insurance
• Death benefits
• Time off and leave of absence
• Well-being benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness benefits
• Employee clubs and activities
• Bonus program

Listed skills

• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Distribution Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Supply chain management
• Distribution management
• Project leadership
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Cross-functional partnership
• Relationship management
• Influencing skills
• Strategic planning
• Inventory management
• Process improvement
• SAP
• Excel
• Business judgment
• Communication
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Planning
• Operations
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Influencing Skills
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Business Administration
• French Language
• Pharmaceuticals
• Negotiation
• Finance
• SAP Applications
• Lifecycle Management
• Automation
• Enterprise Application Software
• Business Priorities
• Supply Chain
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Relationship Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management System
• Wholesaling
• Supply Inventory
• Supply Chain Acumen
• Third-Party Logistics
• Health Care Benefits
• Certified in Planning and Inventory Management
• Certified Professional In Supply Management (Standards Organizations)
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional
• Distribution Management Systems

Job areas

• Logistics
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Supply Chain Manager
• Distribution Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

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