Job Description

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. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose(TM) - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
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
We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented leader to oversee our Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Logistics operations. This role is responsible for driving key planning processes, leading cross-functional collaboration, and managing a high-performing team to deliver excellence in forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, service level performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.
As a key leader within the organization, this position will manage and develop a team of professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
Your Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team by fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability while providing clear direction, coaching, and career development aligned with strategic business goals.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Lead end-to-end demand planning and S&OP processes by driving forecast accuracy, overseeing statistical modeling, facilitating cross-functional alignment, and partnering with brand teams and customers to optimize inventory, support new product launches, and ensure reliable data for global supply and annual budgeting decisions.

Product Supply & Inventory Management

• Own and optimize product supply management by collaborating with global supply chain teams and third-party vendors to ensure availability, maintain safety stock, mitigate obsolescence risks, and balance inventory turnover with cost-efficiency and service level goals.

Service Level & Quality Coordination

• Partner with Quality Assurance and planning teams to ensure timely product release, uphold service level commitments, and proactively mitigate lost sales across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.

S&OP Process & Performance Metrics

• Lead and optimize the S&OP process by ensuring strategic alignment, integrating financial and operational forecasts, and driving performance through monthly reviews, KPI reporting, and corrective action planning.

Master Data Governance

• Support master data maintenance and governance processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy across all planning systems.

Logistics & Distribution

• Manage global trade and logistics operations by ensuring customs compliance, overseeing 3PL warehouse and distribution partners, and implementing strategies that enhance delivery performance, reduce costs, and enable scalable business growth.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (master's preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, demand planning, or logistics, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.
• Knowledge of Canadian import/export & customs compliance.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of S&OP, demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of ERP system (preferred SAP).
• Demonstrates critical thinking, analytical ability, communications skills and teamwork skills with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to lead and manage cross functional projects

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 30%
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Weeklong shutdown
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Pension Plan
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible comprehensive health & dental with flex credits
• Wellness account
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and 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

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