Director, Global Intercompany Operations and Logistics

Jobtailor; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Poland seeks a senior leader to define and execute the intercompany supply chain strategy across manufacturing sites, partners, and warehouses. You will lead a global team, align governance, and drive cost-efficient logistics and customer service with a focus on continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in supply chain leadership, deep knowledge of import/export and SAP, and a track record of cross-cultural team success. MBA or CPIM/CSCP preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading international, cross-cultural teams in a global leadership role.
• Deep expertise in global import and export operations and international trade regulations.
• Expert understanding of supply chain processes spanning manufacturing operations, planning, logistics, warehousing, quality and SAP.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical or consumer packaged goods industries preferred.
• Advanced degree, such as an MBA preferred.
• Relevant professional certification, such as CPIM or CSCP preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing long-term supply chain strategies, resolving complex conflicts and driving organizational change.
• Proficiency in an additional language besides English, such as Spanish, Portuguese or German preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the global strategy and operating framework for intercompany supply chain operations.
• Lead a global team responsible for moving products between manufacturing sites, external partners, and warehouses.
• Develop and execute the global strategy, governance model and operating standards for intercompany operations.
• Lead and develop regional Intercompany Operations teams, establishing training plans and performance expectations.
• Direct global freight and logistics activities, including transportation lanes, vendor performance and cost analysis.
• Establish global performance metrics and continuous improvement priorities with multiple stakeholders.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through risk mitigation and escalation of complex issues.
• Report to the Senior Director of Global Logistics.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Global Import And Export Operations

Logistics Management

Cross-Cultural Team Leadership

SAP Expertise

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Logistics Software

Performance Metrics Tools

Freight Management Systems

Job description

• Define the global strategy and operating framework for intercompany supply chain operations
• Lead a global team responsible for moving products between Elanco manufacturing sites, external manufacturing partners, affiliate warehouses and, in some markets, direct customers
• Develop and execute the global strategy, governance model and operating standards for intercompany operations, including import and export order management, inventory replenishment, customer service and country-specific requirements
• Lead and develop regional Intercompany Operations and Supply Chain team leaders, establishing training plans, performance expectations and a collaborative global organization
• Direct global freight and logistics activities, including transportation lanes and modes, logistics partner performance, freight payment processes, cost analysis, budgets and participation in sourcing and negotiation initiatives
• Establish global performance metrics and continuous improvement priorities with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality and Transportation stakeholders
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through business continuity planning, risk mitigation and executive escalation of complex logistics and customer service issues
• Report to the Senior Director of Global Logistics

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Manufacturing
• Proven experience leading international, cross-cultural teams in a global leadership role
• Deep expertise in global import and export operations and international trade regulations
• Expert understanding of supply chain processes spanning manufacturing operations, planning, logistics, warehousing, quality and SAP
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical or consumer packaged goods industries preferred
• Advanced degree, such as an MBA preferred
• Relevant professional certification, such as CPIM or CSCP preferred
• Demonstrated success developing and executing long-term supply chain strategies, resolving complex conflicts and driving organizational change
• Proficiency in an additional language besides English, such as Spanish, Portuguese or German preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Supply Chain Management, including global import and export operations, logistics, and manufacturing processes. Proven ability to lead cross-cultural teams and develop long-term strategies that enhance supply chain resilience and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Global Import And Export Operations
• Logistics Management
• Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
• SAP Expertise

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Processes
• Inventory Replenishment
• Order Management
• Freight Payment Processes
• Cost Analysis
• Business Continuity Planning
• Risk Mitigation
• Performance Metrics
• Organizational Change
• Negotiation Initiatives

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Training Development
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPIM
• CSCP

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Consumer Packaged Goods
• International Trade Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Logistics Software
• Performance Metrics Tools
• Freight Management Systems