Job Description

Regional Logistics Director

Medical Device Manufacturing Company

As Regional Logistics Director, you will play a critical role in strategically leading multiple locations to deliver Safety, Service, and Savings while driving operational excellence, innovation, and team engagement across the region.

What You Will Do:

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Develop and execute regional logistics strategy to achieve annual goals across 3-5 or more locations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to align logistics operations with broader business objectives.
• Ensure safety programs are implemented and maintained across all sites, delivering world-class results.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve productivity.

Customer Experience & Service Delivery

• Develop and implement plans to improve customer experience, targeting 95%+ DIFOT (Delivery In Full On Time).
• Collaborate with commercial and customer service teams to ensure logistics supports patient-centric delivery and regulatory compliance.

Financial Management

• Deliver regional financial plan, optimizing cost-per-kilo (CPK) and managing a $20-40M budget.
• Monitor and control operating expenses, capital expenditures, and ROI on logistics investments.

Talent Development & Team Engagement

• Develop and mentor Managers and Supervisors to build a high-performing supply chain team.
• Set and execute engagement strategy for 120-300 team members, fostering a culture of accountability and inclusion.
• Lead succession planning and talent pipeline development for key logistics roles.

3PL & Vendor Management

• Manage 3PL relationships, setting strategic agenda, expectations, and KPI adherence to ensure world-class results.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with logistics providers and vendors.

Capital Projects & Infrastructure

• Oversee capital budget for 3-5 facilities, ensuring compliance and timely execution of all capital projects.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades and automation initiatives to enhance operational capabilities.

Process & Systems Optimization

• Champion a TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) culture to improve safety, efficiency, and 5S standards.
• Ensure inventory accuracy above 99.5% net, with robust processes for bin-level accuracy and cycle counting.
• Drive adoption of logistics automation and digital tools to improve visibility and control.

Change Management & Innovation

• Lead change management efforts, including new site startups, system implementations, and organizational transitions.
• Identify and implement innovative logistics solutions to support scalability and agility.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FDA, OSHA, DOT, and environmental standards.
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans for logistics operations, including contingency planning and disaster recovery.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use data analytics to identify root causes, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Report on key metrics and provide insights to senior leadership to support strategic decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of logistics experience, with a strong track record of driving quality and operational results
• Experience managing 3PL partnerships and leading multi-site operations
• 3+ years of process improvement experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple warehouses or distribution centers
• SAP and WMS experience
• Expertise in warehouse operations, productivity initiatives, and logistics automation
• TPM and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Experience with strategic planning and cross-functional leadership

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