Head of Regional Logistics North America

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Head of Regional Logistics North America

Swiftwater, PA or Morristown, NJ

The Head of Regional Logistics is responsible for leading and optimizing the logistics and distribution operations at a region level, ensuring that the flow of goods to customers is efficient, compliant and cost‑effective, adhering to Global Logistics Strategy. This includes managing regional warehousing, transportation and 3PL/4PL provider relationships, as appropriate. This person ensures that the region’s operations are aligned with the global logistics strategy set by the Head of Global Distribution and by the Head of Global Transport.

The Regional Logistics Lead’s key objective will be to ensure the delivery of products in a timely, efficient, and compliant manner while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

A large part of the role is to lead the Regional Logistics teams to high sustainable performance.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that logistics performance supports company’s strategic business goals, including customer service excellence, regulatory compliance, and cost control. Cross‑functional collaboration with other region Leads/Heads of distribution/logistics, supply chain, procurement and regulatory teams to implement the global distribution strategy at a local level is required.

This position requires a visionary leader capable of navigating intricate stakeholder matrices, driving organizational transformation, and implementing innovative logistics solutions that align with enterprise‑wide strategic imperatives. The role encompasses comprehensive P&L accountability, advanced risk management frameworks, and the orchestration of sophisticated third‑party logistics ecosystems while ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory landscapes and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) commitments.

The incumbent will spearhead digital transformation initiatives, implement predictive supply chain resilience models, and foster a culture of continuous innovation while maintaining unwavering focus on patient‑centric service delivery and operational excellence. This role requires close collaboration with Quality, Packaging, and Engineering teams to ensure optimal material selection and distribution center layouts are strategically designed and seamlessly implemented with DHL. The position demands a leader who can assess critical operational challenges, take decisive action, and successfully deliver results during the high‑stakes respiratory vaccine season while supporting the broader specialty care business objectives.

• Team leadership:
  Ensure a first in class and diverse team by leveraging people competencies, reinforcing capabilities, developing all supply chain people. Ensure proper back‑ups are trained and development plans for all individuals in line with People and Culture guidelines. Give valuable, respectful and timely feedback, and lead by example.
• Lead Regional Distribution Operations Process:
  Oversee the entire distribution network within your region, including warehousing, transportation and inventory management, ensuring smooth product flow from manufacturing to customer delivery. Maintain efficient regional warehousing operations that align with the global distribution standards. Review and optimize route to markets with strong focus on balancing business and product strategy, patient needs and cost to serve.
• Advanced Third‑Party Logistics Ecosystem Management:
  Develop and manage strategic partnerships with Tier‑1 logistics service providers through sophisticated supplier relationship management frameworks. Implement advanced performance management systems incorporating predictive KPIs, real‑time dashboards, and automated exception management protocols. Design and execute complex contract negotiations incorporating risk‑sharing mechanisms, performance‑based pricing models, and innovation partnership clauses. Establish comprehensive vendor governance frameworks including regular business reviews, capability assessments, and strategic roadmap alignment sessions.
• Align with Global Distribution & Transportation strategy:
  Collaborate closely…