Associate Director, Americas Supply Chain & Distribution

Lonza Biologics, Inc.; Greenwood (MS); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Biologics, Inc. seeks an experienced Associate Director, Supply Chain Warehousing & Distribution to lead the Americas distribution network from the Greenwood, SC site.

You will develop regional logistics strategies, optimize warehouse footprints, and manage a ~$30M budget while ensuring exceptional service and regulatory compliance. You will supervise ~15 logistics professionals, collaborate with carriers and 3PLs, and drive improvements in OTIF, visibility, and lead times to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field (Supply Chain, Operations Management, Distribution, Production Operations)
• 7–10 years in manufacturing with distribution, logistics, inventory, materials, production and supply chain exposure
• Minimum 4 years of people leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience operating within ERP and computer-assisted business systems
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated experience leading complex logistics and distribution networks

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Americas distribution and logistics strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead network design including warehouse footprint, inventory positioning, transportation modes, and distribution channel optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce complexity, lower landed costs.
• Support acquisitions, portfolio changes, and market expansion initiatives.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, inventory management, customs compliance, and distribution across the Americas.
• Manage product distribution supporting the Greenwood manufacturing site and regional ops.
• Optimize satellite warehouse networks and logistics service models.
• Serve as liaison for international freight movements in the Americas.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and logistics partners.
• Ensure customer delivery commitments and service expectations are met.
• Drive improvements in OTIF, shipment visibility, lead times, and customer experience.
• Partner with Commercial, Customer Service, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to solve supply chain challenges.
• Own and manage a logistics budget (~$30M); drive productivity, cost savings, working capital goals.
• Establish and monitor KPI across safety, service, quality, inventory, warehousing, and transportation.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade requirements; FDA, GMP, DG, etc.
• Lead business continuity and risk mitigation for supply chain resilience.
• Lead and develop a high-performing logistics team; foster safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

APICS certification

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Lonza Biologics, Inc. seeks an experienced Associate Director, Supply Chain Warehousing & Distribution to lead the Americas distribution network from the Greenwood, SC site.

You will develop regional logistics strategies, optimize warehouse footprints, and manage a ~$30M budget while ensuring exceptional service and regulatory compliance. You will supervise ~15 logistics professionals, collaborate with carriers and 3PLs, and drive improvements in OTIF, visibility, and lead times to support