NA Operations Manager - Logistics Partnerships

Molnlycke Health Care; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mölnlycke is seeking an NA Operations Manager - Logistics Partnerships to lead governance, performance, and continuous improvement across our North American logistics network. You will partner with 3PL/4PL providers, drive service levels, inventory integrity, and cost efficiency while building strategic relationships that support long-term growth.

You will manage scorecards, QBRs, and performance reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 8–10 years in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or 3PL/4PL operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing outsourced providers via SLAs, KPIs, QBRs, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Governance and performance management for 3PL and 4PL providers.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and performance discussions with logistics partners.
• Develop scorecards, action plans, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to service, inventory, quality, productivity, safety, and compliance KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Quality, Transportation, Customer Service, IT, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support logistics partner selection, contract renewals, RFQs, and implementations.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, warehouse operating standards, and data integrity.
• Utilize Power BI and enterprise reporting tools to track performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting service, compliance, or business continuity.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

NA Operations Manager - Logistics Partnerships

Build the Partnerships That Keep Healthcare Moving

At Mölnlycke, our products and solutions help improve outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals around the world. Behind every successful delivery is a logistics network that must operate with precision, reliability, and agility.

We're looking for an NA Operations Manager - Logistics Partnerships to lead the governance, performance, and continuous improvement of our North American third‑party logistics network. In this highly visible role, you'll partner with 3PL and 4PL providers, driving operational excellence, service performance, inventory integrity, and cost efficiency across our distribution network while building strategic relationships that support our long‑term growth. Based on the position description in

What You'll Do

• Drive governance and operational performance management for our 3PL and 4PL providers.
• Establish and maintain strong strategic partnerships, including executive‑level engagement and escalation management.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), operational reviews, and performance discussions with logistics partners.
• Develop and manage scorecards, action plans, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to service, inventory, quality, productivity, safety, and compliance KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Quality, Transportation, Customer Service, IT, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support logistics partner selection, contract renewals, RFQs, and implementation of approved solutions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, warehouse operating standards, and data integrity across outsourced operations.
• Utilize Power BI and enterprise reporting tools to track and analyze operational performance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact service, compliance, or business continuity.

Who You Are

You thrive at the intersection of operations, analytics, and relationship management. You're equally comfortable reviewing performance metrics, leading executive‑level discussions, and driving accountability with external partners. You enjoy solving complex operational challenges and building collaborative partnerships that deliver measurable business results.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or 3PL/4PL operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success managing outsourced logistics providers through SLAs, KPIs, QBRs, corrective actions, and performance reviews.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience influencing cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Additional Information

• Travel approximately 25-35% within North America.
• Scope includes third‑party distribution centers and outsourced logistics providers across the region.
• Serves as backup support for the NA Logistics Director as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

This role offers a competitive base salary and annual bonus.

Offers of employment consider various factors including experience, education, location, and role‑specific requirements.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life harmony:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans are available from your first day of employment and provide extensive coverage through multiple options so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
• Financial benefits include a robust 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and both flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Mölnlycke offers generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program and lifestyle perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel

Our approach to diversity and inclusion

At Mölnlycke, diversity is not just a vision, but our strength. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the power of diversity. At the heart of our commitment is the belief that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and problem‑solving. We invite you to be a part of a team where authenticity is embraced and every employee, regardless of background or any other traits, experiences a true sense of belonging. Your attitude, drive, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn are just as important to us as the requirements for the role.

Why Mölnlycke?

At Mölnlycke, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global healthcare company committed to improving patient outcomes. You'll work alongside talented colleagues, influence critical supply chain operations, and help shape the future of our logistics network through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Mölnlycke is a world‑leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. © 2024 Mölnlycke Health Care AB