Manager Logistics

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science‑based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, Pedia Sure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va. is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

We are launching a new regional distribution center – Highview, a critical hub supporting inbound shipments from multiple manufacturing sites and outbound deliveries across diverse channels, including Retail and Institutional customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the start‑up of a state‑of‑the‑art facility, build a high‑performing team from the ground up, and establish best‑in‑class processes that will shape the future of our logistics network.

As Distribution Center Manager
, you will oversee a multi‑functional organization responsible for delivering superior service to U.S. and global customers while providing real‑time operational support to sales and service teams.

• Lead the start‑up of a new distribution center, including staffing, infrastructure, qualifications, and EHS&S compliance.
• Build and develop a leadership team to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage all day‑to‑day logistics and distribution operations, including receiving, shipping, imports/exports, Customs, FTZ, and inventory management for global customers and affiliates.
• Ensure order fulfillment excellence, including order placement, shipping coordination, product allocation, prioritization, account management, and resolution of customer inquiries.
• Guarantee compliance with DOT, IATA, GMP, ISO, FDA regulations, and ensure all employees are properly trained.
• Oversee Customs and FTZ compliance, ensuring all documentation and regulatory requirements are met.
• Drive employee development, including coaching, training, performance reviews, and hiring of exempt and non‑exempt staff.
• Implement new procedures, safety programs, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Manage the site P&L and ensure financial accountability.
• Collaborate with Quality, EHS&S, IT, Transportation, CSO, and Deployment teams to ensure a seamless start‑up with no network disruption.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 7 years experience in Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.
• Familiarity with all Logistics and Distribution requirements, terms, Customs Rules/Regulations, FTZ Rules/Regulation.

• People leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build, coach, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Experience in start‑up environments or launching…