Manager, US Logistics

CSL; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL in King of Prussia, PA leads the US logistics execution for the Behring business, ensuring reliable importation, warehousing, transportation and distribution across the US market. The role directs daily operations, collaborates with Quality and Finance, and drives cost efficiency while maintaining compliance and service levels.

Responsibilities include managing imports, 3PL performance, and vendor governance, with a focus on continuous improvement and incident recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business or a related field.
• Significant logistics operations experience in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing imports, 3PL, transportation and distribution performance.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, deviations, CAPAs and operational compliance.
• Strong operational problem-solving, stakeholder management and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor imports/inbound shipments from manufacturing sites to US 3PL with freight forwarders and customs.
• Direct daily warehouse, transportation and distribution activities.
• Monitor order flow, inventory movement/reconciliation, delivery execution and operational exceptions.
• Resolve service issues and coordinate recovery actions.
• Ensure operating procedures and controls are followed.
• Maintain reliable execution during volume changes and operational disruptions.
• Deliver US service, cost and compliance targets; track performance and deviations.
• Budget planning, forecasting and cost control for the US Behring logistics cost center.
• Partner with Quality on deviations, CAPAs and inspection readiness.
• Maintain documentation and evidence for audits.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Stakeholder management

Imports/3PL mgmt

Quality systems knowledge

Operations execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business or related field

Job description

Accountable for reliable execution of US logistics operations within the defined market and business scope. Lead and manage day-to-day logistics operations for the US, ensuring reliable, compliant and cost-effective importation, warehousing, transportation and distribution execution for the US Behring business.

Reporting and Leadership Scope

• Lead the US logistics function and assigned support resources
• Provide daily direction, coaching and performance expectations
• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Affiliate Stakeholders and Logistics partners.

Core Responsibilities - Operations

• Monitor and manage execution of imports/inbound shipments from manufacturing sites to US 3PL with freight forwarders and customs.
• Direct daily warehouse, transportation and distribution activities
• Monitor order flow, inventory movement/reconciliation, delivery execution and operational exceptions
• Resolve service issues and coordinate recovery actions
• Ensure operating procedures and controls are followed
• Maintain reliable execution during volume changes and operational disruptions

Core Responsibilities - Service, Cost and Complianc e

• Deliver US service, cost and compliance targets
• Track operational performance and investigate deviations
• Budget planning, forecasting and cost control for the US Behring logistics cost center
• Partner with Quality on deviations, CAPAs and inspection readiness
• Maintain documentation and evidence needed for internal and external audits.

Core Responsibilities - Vendor Governance

• Manage freight forwarders and customs execution and performance
• Manage day-to-day performance of US 3PL and transportation providers
• Review service results, issues and corrective actions
• Escalate recurring failures and support contract or scope discussions
• Verify vendor adherence to agreed procedures and performance expectations

Core Responsibilities - Projects and Integration

• Lead and/or participate in US logistics projects and operational changes
• Coordinate local implementation activities, testing, readiness and stabilization
• Provide US operational requirements and subject-matter input Business Continuity and Escalation

• Own first-line resolution of US operational issues
• Maintain market-level contingency plans and escalation contacts
• Coordinate incident response with Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, business stakeholders and Logistics partners. Decision Rights

• Make market-level decisions within approved policies, budgets and operating procedures
• Prioritize US operational resources and recovery actions
• Escalate decisions with material financial, quality, supply or business impact Key Stakeholders US Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Sourcing, Manufacturing and logistics service providers Performance Measures

• US customer service and delivery performance
• Imports / inbound shipments delivery performance
• Warehousing and transportation execution
• Cost performance versus budget
• Deviation and CAPA closure
• Inventory accuracy and operational compliance
• Vendor performance and issue recurrence
• CI & Cost Savings Initiatives

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Significant logistics operations experience in a regulated environment
• Demonstrated experience managing imports, 3PL, transportation and distribution performance
• Working knowledge of quality systems, deviations, CAPAs and operational compliance
• Strong operational problem-solving, stakeholder management and execution skills

Leadership Competencies

• Execution discipline
• Operational problem solving
• Accountability and follow-through
• Team coaching
• Clear stakeholder communication
• Continuous improvement mindset