Local Supply Chain and Warehousing Lead

pbMake your mark for patients /b /ppWe are looking for a bLocal Supply Chain Warehousing Lead /b who is bcollaborative /b, bproactive /b, and bforward-thinking /b to join ourb Internal Manufacturing team /b, based at our bUCB campus /b in bBulle, Switzerland /b. /ppThis is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of UCB’s most strategic manufacturing projects and play a key role in shaping the future of biologics manufacturing. We are looking for someone who combines strong operational expertise with the ability to influence complex project decisions, challenge existing thinking, and bring innovative solutions to the table. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable discussing high-level strategic concepts as they are diving into operational details and understands how today’s decisions will impact manufacturing performance for years to come. /ppbAbout the role: /b /ppThis role is part of the Manufacturing project, a strategic initiative to build UCB’s next-generation biologics manufacturing facility in Georgia, USA. /ppAs Local Supply Chain Warehousing Lead, you will represent Internal Manufacturing throughout the design and delivery of the facility, ensuring that supply chain and warehousing requirements are fully integrated into project decisions from concept through implementation. Acting as the voice of operations, you will bring practical expertise, operational insight, and industry best practices to help shape a facility that is efficient, compliant, scalable, and ready to support future manufacturing needs. /ppbWho you’ll work with: /b /ppYou will be part of the Internal Manufacturing team and work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Digital, Automation, and Project Delivery teams across UCB. /ppYou will also collaborate with manufacturing sites and global functions to gather operational insights, benchmark best practices, and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the future facility design. Working across multiple stakeholders, you will act as a key link between project teams and manufacturing operations, helping translate operational needs into effective project solutions. /ppbWhat you’ll do: /b /pliRepresent Internal Manufacturing throughout the project, ensuring supply chain and warehousing requirements are embedded into facility design and project decisions. /liliDefine user requirements and translate operational, technical, and business needs into practical, compliant, and future-ready solutions. /liliProvide subject matter expertise across planning, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, material flows, logistics, and distribution processes. /liliCollaborate with manufacturing sites and global stakeholders to gather best practices, operational knowledge, and lessons learned from existing operations. /liliReview technical documentation, process designs, layouts, and operational concepts to ensure they support long-term manufacturing performance and business objectives. /liliIdentify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities, while actively influencing project teams to develop robust and sustainable solutions. /liliContribute to the design of efficient and scalable supply chain and warehousing operations that support both current and future manufacturing requirements. /liliMonitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative practices to help shape future-ready manufacturing capabilities. /liliEnsure Quality, GMP, HSE, and compliance requirements are considered and embedded throughout all project phases. /liliPromote operational excellence and support project decisions that enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations from day one. /lipbInterested? For this role, we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills: /b /pliBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations Management, or a related field. /liliRelevant experience within biopharmaceutical operations and regulated manufacturing environments. /liliStrong expertise in supply chain and warehousing operations, including planning, procurement, inventory management, storage, logistics, and distribution. /liliExperience supporting large-scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects, facility start-ups, capital projects, or manufacturing transformations. /liliStrong understanding of the systems, processes, and technologies supporting modern supply chain and warehouse operations. /liliAbility to translate operational requirements into clear business, technical, and project requirements. /liliStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels. /liliAbility to balance strategic thinking with operational detail and navigate complex project environments. /liliExcellent communication and technical writing skills. /liliSelf-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a strong continuous improvement and innovation mindset. /liliAbility to work effectively in a rapidly evolving environment with changing priorities and project needs. /lilibFluent in English, both written and spoken. /b French is an advantage. /lilibRegular travel to Belgium and occasional travel to the United States may be required during the project phases. /b /lipAre you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! /p