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Get Access To All JobsAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Company Overview:
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly
Organization Overview:
In Raleigh - Durham, North Carolina, Research Triangle Park (RTP) plant is a cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This plant is one of Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing sites. The Supply Chain function is highly integrated, minimizing inventory holding, utilizing reusable/returnable containers and pallets in closed loop system design.
Responsibilities:
This position provides planning and purchasing activities for all operations at the site (parenteral, device assembly, and packaging).
The Associate Director for Supply Chain Planning is responsible for the management of daily operations which includes:
- Leadership of Planning, Purchasing, and Master Data team by having understanding of planning process and systems.
- The coordination of production operations by ensuring materials are available.
- Partner with Warehouse and Intralogistics operations to ensure robust inventory management process.
This position is positioned as a connection between site operational teams and Global Supply Chain network planning teams and is responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes.
The role will:
Be Responsible for leading the Planning, Purchasing, and Master Data team:
- Provide leadership and be responsible for acting on behalf Supply Chain function to integrate with the cross functional team to gain an understanding of site operations and predict or respond to potential issues and identify improvement opportunities that arise around production planning and scheduling.
- Govern master data (materials, BOMs, Recipes, Resources) throughout the site.
- Maintain metrics to measure production performance against Business Plan and Network Plan including the quarterly and yearly volume targets while meeting Cycle Time performance.
- Ensure appropriate staffing for planning related support across all shifts.
- Follow and execute policies and procedures impacting planning activities.
Lead monthly S&OP meeting for the site:
- Establish monthly planning calendar for the site in alignment with Global Supply Chain planning calendar to ensure consistency in reporting of production and supply plan to meet network plan.
- Devise plans to balance the demands of the marketplace with resources and capacity over 24-month horizon across the SC.
- Measure and publish performance vs. plan for each manufacturing operation area.
- Partner with each operational area/work-force center to review and revise capacity model by leading the discussion around key assumptions, risk, and opportunities.
Provide a challenging and rewarding environment for the team through:
- Establishing and consistently communicating clear performance expectations.
- Providing direct, timely and appropriate performance feedback.
- Coaching in the creation of career objectives and the development plans.
- Establishing ownership and accountability through involving employees in the implementation and/or improvement of departmental processes and measurements.
- Standardization of processes to facilitate performance repeatability, sustainability, and maximum use of departmental resources through cross-training.
- Maintaining current documentation for primary departmental processes (i.e., planning and purchasing process, master data, etc.).
Establish and promote relevant technical skills in the department through:
- Ensuring employees obtain capabilities to operate in a self-sufficient manner in the use of the primary business applications (i.e., SAP / EWM).
- Establishing the expectations for and coaching employees in the use of a data-driven and analytical approach to problem solving through the use of available application software (i.e., Power BI, AI tools, etc.).
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of previous Supply Chain planning required.
- GMP experience preferred.
- Previous leadership experience supervising direct reports.
- Experience with ERP and Planning systems.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- SAP & EWM experience.
- Leadership skills and confidence to drive for improvement.
- Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functional groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills with customer service mindset.
- Strategic thinking and capability.
- Capability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
- Understanding of GMP processes.
- Solid understanding of quality and corporate policies.
- Solid understanding of the importance of and basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA, OSHA, and EPA.
- Demonstrate solid judgement and initiative.
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude, flexible and willing to work overtime.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE corporate and site goals.
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 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 is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $127,500 - $204,600. Full-time equivalent employees also will 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 company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); 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
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Company Overview:
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 39,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. #WeAreLilly
Organization Overview:
In Raleigh - Durham, North Carolina, Research Triangle Park (RTP) plant is a cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This plant is one of Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing sites. The Supply Chain function is highly integrated, minimizing inventory holding, utilizing reusable/returnable containers and pallets in closed loop system design.
Responsibilities:
This position provides planning and purchasing activities for all operations at the site (parenteral, device assembly, and packaging).
The Associate Director for Supply Chain Planning is responsible for the management of daily operations which includes:
- Leadership of Planning, Purchasing, and Master Data team by having understanding of planning process and systems.
- The coordination of production operations by ensuring materials are available.
- Partner with Warehouse and Intralogistics operations to ensure robust inventory management process.
This position is positioned as a connection between site operational teams and Global Supply Chain network planning teams and is responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes.
The role will:
Be Responsible for leading the Planning, Purchasing, and Master Data team:
- Provide leadership and be responsible for acting on behalf Supply Chain function to integrate with the cross functional team to gain an understanding of site operations and predict or respond to potential issues and identify improvement opportunities that arise around production planning and scheduling.
- Govern master data (materials, BOMs, Recipes, Resources) throughout the site.
- Maintain metrics to measure production performance against Business Plan and Network Plan including the quarterly and yearly volume targets while meeting Cycle Time performance.
- Ensure appropriate staffing for planning related support across all shifts.
- Follow and execute policies and procedures impacting planning activities.
Lead monthly S&OP meeting for the site:
- Establish monthly planning calendar for the site in alignment with Global Supply Chain planning calendar to ensure consistency in reporting of production and supply plan to meet network plan.
- Devise plans to balance the demands of the marketplace with resources and capacity over 24-month horizon across the SC.
- Measure and publish performance vs. plan for each manufacturing operation area.
- Partner with each operational area/work-force center to review and revise capacity model by leading the discussion around key assumptions, risk, and opportunities.
Provide a challenging and rewarding environment for the team through:
- Establishing and consistently communicating clear performance expectations.
- Providing direct, timely and appropriate performance feedback.
- Coaching in the creation of career objectives and the development plans.
- Establishing ownership and accountability through involving employees in the implementation and/or improvement of departmental processes and measurements.
- Standardization of processes to facilitate performance repeatability, sustainability, and maximum use of departmental resources through cross-training.
- Maintaining current documentation for primary departmental processes (i.e., planning and purchasing process, master data, etc.).
Establish and promote relevant technical skills in the department through:
- Ensuring employees obtain capabilities to operate in a self-sufficient manner in the use of the primary business applications (i.e., SAP / EWM).
- Establishing the expectations for and coaching employees in the use of a data-driven and analytical approach to problem solving through the use of available application software (i.e., Power BI, AI tools, etc.).
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of previous Supply Chain planning required.
- GMP experience preferred.
- Previous leadership experience supervising direct reports.
- Experience with ERP and Planning systems.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- SAP & EWM experience.
- Leadership skills and confidence to drive for improvement.
- Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functional groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills with customer service mindset.
- Strategic thinking and capability.
- Capability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
- Understanding of GMP processes.
- Solid understanding of quality and corporate policies.
- Solid understanding of the importance of and basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA, OSHA, and EPA.
- Demonstrate solid judgement and initiative.
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude, flexible and willing to work overtime.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE corporate and site goals.
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 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 is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $127,500 - $204,600. Full-time equivalent employees also will 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 company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); 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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Planning
Match your degree to the role description
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian degree aligns with the specific planning function advertised. A supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations degree maps cleanly; a general business degree may require supporting documentation linking your coursework to the role.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway shows which employers have previously filed LCAs for supply chain and operations roles. Companies with recent filings already understand the E-3 process, which shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and errors delay everything. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer doesn't need to manage an unfamiliar government process independently.
Prepare a credential equivalency summary for your employer
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but your employer's HR team may not know this. A one-page summary citing USCIS specialty occupation standards prevents unnecessary delays during onboarding.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation criteria before accepting
Not every supply chain title qualifies. Roles requiring a degree in a specific field, such as demand planning, procurement strategy, or S&OP analysis, pass the specialty occupation test more reliably than broad coordinator or generalist positions that accept any degree field.
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Find Supply Chain Planning JobsSupply Chain Planning E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find supply chain planning jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter supply chain planning roles by E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have indicated willingness to sponsor. Searching broadly and then raising the E-3 in interviews wastes time; starting with a filtered list lets you focus your applications on companies already familiar with Australian visa processes.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for supply chain planning roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so you can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer. H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For supply chain planning, both visas require the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, but E-3's open timeline makes employer conversations significantly more straightforward.
Does my Australian supply chain experience count toward E-3 eligibility if my degree is in a different field?
Work experience can substitute for education under USCIS rules: three years of relevant experience replaces one year of a four-year degree. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, documented experience in demand planning, inventory management, or S&OP analysis can strengthen the specialty occupation argument, though the closer your degree is to the role, the cleaner the application.
Can I change supply chain employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before the new employer's paperwork is complete. If you stay in the U.S. and don't travel, you can begin work with the new employer once their LCA is DOL-certified and you have a valid change of status approval. Plan the transition timeline carefully to avoid a gap.
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