Global Logistics Executive Director

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (onsite 3 days

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development & training

Global career opportunities

Volunteer/community involvement

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Global Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution to design, govern and execute the company’s global distribution and logistics strategy across regions and businesses.

The role ensures compliant, resilient and cost-efficient movement of pharmaceutical packaging components and high-value products globally. The leader will architect a next-generation distribution network, lead 3PL governance, SLAs and regional DC strategy while driving

Qualifications

• 12+ years of supply chain experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Direct experience managing global distribution centers, transportation strategy, 3PL partnerships, ERP/WMS/TMS implementations

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year global logistics and distribution strategy aligned to West’s enterprise growth objectives.
• Design the future-state global warehouse and distribution network, including site footprint optimization, regional DC strategy and 3PL governance.
• Lead global WMS, TMS, and ERP integration initiatives and deploy analytics to improve OTIF, inventory accuracy and cost-to-serve.
• Integrate logistics into IBP, S&OP and long-range financial planning, aligning with commercial, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, procurement and finance functions.
• Develop risk management and business continuity plans, including dual sourcing, alternate routing and geopolitical risk planning.
• Own global logistics P&L, drive working capital improvement and present KPI dashboards to executives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Global logistics strategy

Regulatory compliance

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business-related field

MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Global Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution to design, govern and execute the company’s global distribution and logistics strategy across regions and businesses.

The role ensures compliant, resilient and cost-efficient movement of pharmaceutical packaging components and high-value products globally. The leader will architect a next-generation distribution network, lead 3PL governance, SLAs and regional DC strategy while driving