Job Description:

• own end‑to‑end logistics, warehousing, and S&OP execution for a critical region that supports long‑term business growth
• collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations while leading a team through transformation initiatives, advanced planning systems, and continuous improvement
• manage and provide leadership for the functional group’s development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives
• develop and execute the regional network (warehouse/logistics) strategy optimizing service and cost and enabling the 5-year business growth plan aligned with Global Fulfillment harmonization and standardization strategy
• provide expertise and responsibility for regions’ import/export functions and compliance, including trade and security regulatory compliance
• manage operating expenses of assigned departments and company codes, as well as logistics services spend for assigned region
• measure, monitor and report monthly KPIs, making sure performance is in line with target and identifying root cause and corrective actions to address logistics issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered
• Minimum 10 years’ experience
• Experience in directly related fields, with the most recent years in progressive management positions
• Owning/Facilitating S&OP process at a regional/global level
• Advanced Planning System’s (Demand & Supply) Implementation and maturity building – Gains, IBP, Kinaxis
• ERP system expertise and Logistics/warehousing – SAP (experience of ECC to S4 transformation), Transportation Management, Global Trade Management, 3PL / Freight Forwarder integration
• Proven leadership and managerial abilities demonstrated by developing, coaching, and training others in an organizational setting
• Demonstrated management experience with warehouse operations, transportation modes and requirements, international shipping requirements, import, export compliance and management, warehouse management, and warehouse facility operations, including benefits and risks of shipping modes and storage method alternatives
• Subject matter expertise in inventory control methods, inventory expiration requirements, and achieving metrics
• Understanding of accounting and finance in order to analyze costs and benefits of strategies, projects, or initiatives
• Ability to manage projects while successfully meeting budget and schedule constraints and project objectives
• Planning skills to establish project schedules, manage projects, set priorities, set objectives, and negotiate deadlines
• Successful experience working proactively in a global environment developing strong linkages at many levels
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Benefits:

• multiple group medical, dental and vision plans
• robust wellness program
• life insurance and disability coverages
• variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution
• vacation and sick time programs for associates