Head of Supply Chain Brooklyn Park

Title: Head of Supply Chain

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (Onsite)

About the role:

• Lead the entire Supply Chain organization at the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota site, including all Warehouse operations.
• Provide thought leadership and demonstrate ability to coach and influence at the executive level and across the broader organization.
• Oversee and manage multiple commercial and intermediate product lines within a segment of the Takeda Biologics operating model.

How will you contribute:

• Understand data analysis, forecasts, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Improve effective use of material, equipment, and personnel in distributing finished goods and receiving raw materials.
• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Implement control systems to eliminate product discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the facility.
• Improve product quality and cost and reduce customer complaints through proactive internal/external supplier interaction.

What you bring to Takeda:

• BS in Operations/Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or similar; 10–12+ years relevant experience.
• MBA and APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with Planning and/or Supply Chain Systems (SAP/ERP), including MRP planning and work order management; knowledge of production scheduling/planning tools.
• Demonstrated inventory management improvements.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge.
• Six Sigma certification plus.
• Strong skills in performance predictive metrics, measurement, and analysis.
• Supplier quality requirements and supplier assessments experience.
• Strong leadership: lead cross-department projects and promote teamwork.
• In-depth understanding of profitability, inventory turns, and service levels.
• Logistics knowledge (inbound/outbound material movement).
• Track record ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Business acumen focused on how supply chain tools accelerate business results.
• Embrace change and recommend improvements to products/processes.
• Create tools to simplify job tasks and share them.
• Supervise, coach, and develop others.
• Drive results through team leadership and accurate goal setting.

Compensation and Benefits Summary (U.S. base salary range):

• $177,000.00 - $278,080.00
• Eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, disability, basic life, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, sick time (up to 80 hours/year), and paid vacation (up to 120 hours for new hires).