Director, Global Intercompany Operations and Logistics

Elanco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Director of Global Intercompany Operations and Logistics to shape strategy for intercompany supply chains. You’ll lead a worldwide team across manufacturing sites, partners, and warehouses to optimize movement, compliance and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include defining governance, global standards, performance metrics, and resilience strategies, while collaborating with manufacturing, finance, procurement and regulatory groups to enable

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Manufacturing.
• Experience leading international, cross-cultural teams in a global leadership role.
• Deep expertise in global import/export operations and international trade regulations.
• Expert understanding of supply chain processes spanning manufacturing, planning, logistics, warehousing, quality and SAP.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field.

Responsibilities

• 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, high-performing 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 while partnering with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality and Transportation stakeholders on strategic projects and product launches.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through business continuity planning, risk mitigation and executive escalation of complex logistics and customer service issues, including damaged inventory, temperature variances, missing documentation and delayed shipments.

Skills

Global supply chain

Leadership

Cross-cultural teams

Strategy development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Director, Global Intercompany Operations And Logistics

Your Role:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Logistics, you will define the global strategy and operating framework for intercompany supply chain operations. You will lead a global team responsible for the movement of products between Elanco manufacturing sites, external manufacturing partners, affiliate warehouses and, in some markets, direct customers. Your leadership will help strengthen compliance, standardization, service, cost effectiveness and resilience across the global network.

Your Responsibilities:

• 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, high-performing 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 while partnering with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality and Transportation stakeholders on strategic projects and product launches.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through business continuity planning, risk mitigation and executive escalation of complex logistics and customer service issues, including damaged inventory, temperature variances, missing documentation and delayed shipments.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum 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.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical or consumer packaged goods industries.
• Advanced degree, such as an MBA.
• Relevant professional certification, such as Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• 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.

Additional Information:

• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Up to 20%

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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