Senior Distribution Center Manager

Boston Scientific Medical Device (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology leader in Penang is seeking an experienced GDC Manager to lead operations at the Global Distribution Center. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day activities ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while optimizing supply chain performance. You will need a strong background in logistics and proven leadership skills with extensive experience in distribution management. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of medical technology.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of working experience in warehouse/distribution management or logistics operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GDC team to execute day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with international trade and customs regulations.
• Lead and manage projects related to the GDC.

Skills

Leadership in warehouse/distribution management

Strong expertise in distribution center operations

Knowledge of international freight regulations

Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Manage operations of the Penang Global Distribution Center (GDC); ensuring that all orders are shipped accurately and on-time and that incoming goods are processed efficiently and accurately. Partner with Materials Management, Manufacturing and other distribution sites to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance. Hire, train, and develop the team to support all aspects of the GDC activities. Represent the GDC on global initiatives and ensure strategic alignment to global priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the GDC team to execute day-to-day operations, including warehouse operations, transportation and customs regulatory compliance to meet customer requirements.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure GDC capabilities is developed and ready to support business growth.
• Demonstrates leadership in setting improvement goals and departmental objectives.
• Budgets and controls department annual operating expenses.
• Develops and maintains relationships with the global distribution network as well as incoming manufacturing sites to ensure optimal communication and process execution.
• Works with internal and external regulatory bodies and auditors to ensure department policies related to inventory accuracy and distribution are in line with regulations and company goals.
• Partners effectively with 3PL and freight carriers to ensure performance according to quality, service and cost expectations.
• Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that is conducive for a high performing team.
• Ensure compliance with BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
• Ensure compliance with international trade, transportation, and customs regulations across all distribution activities. Ensures system effectiveness to support GDC operations, including SAP, local labelling system, environment control etc.
• Lead and manage all projects and improvement initiatives related to the GDC, including providing necessary coaching and mentoring to the team – ensuring execution to project requirements and alignment with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates leadership and influencing skills to collaborate cross-functionally, across geographies and different levels of the organization in pursuit of business goals.
• Build a culture of inclusion and high performance that empowers both core teams and cross-functional stakeholders, while advancing opportunities for talent development.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field.
• At least 15 years of working experience in warehouse/distribution management or logistics operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and complex operations.
• Strong expertise in distribution center operations, international freight, transportation and customs import/export regulation.
• Familiar with Warehouse Management Systems, preferably SAP.

About Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare.

45K employees worldwide; 33M patients treated each year; 16,000+ products that change lives; $12.682 billion sales in 2022; 130 countries with commercial representation.