Director, Distribution Operations

Terumo Cardiovascular Group; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 139,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

Terumo Medical Corporation in the United States seeks a Director of Distribution Operations to lead the North American network, spanning multiple distribution centers in Mississippi, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The role focuses on strategic direction, regulatory compliance, and customer service excellence in a highly regulated environment.

You will drive transformation using Lean, Six Sigma, automation, AI-enabled analytics, and SAP technologies to improve productivity, inventory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years in multi-plant/warehouse distribution, preferably medical device/pharma.
• 5 years of P&L experience including forecasting and managing financial targets.
• 5 years of management/leadership experience with direct reports.
• Proven success leading multi-site distribution and enterprise transformation.
• Extensive Lean, Six Sigma, automation, digital programs.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, WMS, TMS, Power BI, AI analytics.
• Experience leading capital projects and network optimization.
• Strong financial acumen with multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic vision for North American Distribution Ops across multi-site DCs.
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives via Lean, Six Sigma, automation, AI analytics, and digital solutions.
• Drive data-driven KPI management with dashboards and BI tools for strategic decisions.
• Manage budgets, forecast expenditures, ROI, and capital projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (FDA/ISO/GDP/OSHA) and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build a high-performing leadership team with accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic planning

Logistics solutions

Cross-functional collaboration

Warehouse management systems

Transportation management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP (EWM, WM, ERP)

WMS

TMS

Power BI

AI-enabled analytics

Job description

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Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

Job Summary

The Director, Distribution Operations provides executive leadership for the North American Distribution Network, overseeing operations across multiple distribution centers (Mississippi, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Maryland) supporting medical device manufacturing and commercial operations. Operating within a highly regulated FDA, ISO, and global compliance environment, this leader is responsible for the strategic direction, operational execution, and continuous modernization of enterprise distribution operations.

This role serves as a key member of the Operations Leadership Team and is responsible for transforming distribution operations through operational excellence, digital technologies, automation, Lean methodologies, and data-driven decision making. The Director will establish the long-term vision for warehouse operations while ensuring exceptional customer service, inventory integrity, cost performance, regulatory compliance, and scalable network capabilities that support future business growth.

The successful candidate will champion a culture of continuous improvement, operational innovation, and performance accountability by leveraging advanced analytics, AI-enabled reporting, SAP technologies, and modern supply chain best practices to improve productivity, service, and financial performance across the enterprise.

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for North American Distribution Operations by leading multi-site distribution centers, establishing operational goals, standardizing processes, and ensuring scalable, compliant operations that support commercial growth and customer satisfaction.
• Lead enterprise-wide operational transformation initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, automation, AI-enabled analytics, warehouse technologies, and digital solutions to improve productivity, inventory accuracy, cost performance, and operational efficiency across the distribution network.
• Drive operational excellence through data analytics and KPI management by implementing enterprise dashboards, predictive analytics, performance metrics, and business intelligence tools that support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Manage financial performance and capital investments by developing operating budgets, forecasting expenditures, evaluating ROI, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and leading capital projects that improve operational capabilities while meeting financial objectives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality, and supply chain performance by maintaining compliance with FDA, ISO, GDP, OSHA, Corporate Quality Systems, and collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain partners to optimize end-to-end operations.
• Build and develop a high-performing operations leadership team through coaching, succession planning, organizational development, performance management, and change leadership while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Ability to develop and effectively execute short and long-term strategies
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management skills
• Must be able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others at all levels and within multiple functions to meet shared objectives
• Proven knowledge of warehouse and transportation management systems
• Extensive knowledge and relationships with transportation companies
• Proven ability to perform financial analysis, reviewing and analyzing existing cost data
• Demonstrated decision-making skills with ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication and influence skills across functions and levels.
• Ability to interpret verbal information and reach correct conclusions
• Must be able to logically analyze abstract information and apply appropriate outcomes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; Master's degree (MBA or MS) preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years of progressive distribution, logistics/supply chain experience in a multi-plant/warehouse environment experience; medical device/pharma/regulated industry experience strongly preferred
• 5 years of P&L experience including forecasting and managing financial targets
• 5 years of management/leadership experience with direct reports
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site distribution operations and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Extensive experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, automation, digital transformation, and operational excellence programs.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (EWM, WM, ERP), WMS, TMS, Power BI, AI-enabled analytics, and advanced reporting tools.
• Proven experience leading capital projects, operational modernization, network optimization, and large-scale organizational change.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multimillion-dollar operating budgets and capital investment portfolios.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Rate of pay: $139,000 - $192,280/year.