Senior Logistics & Warehouse Operations Leader

BD; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in California seeks a Sr. Distribution Operations Manager to oversee materials movement, inbound/outbound logistics, and finished goods distribution. You will lead optimization projects, advance automation discussions, and collaborate across Global Supply Chain to optimize PFEP planning.

This role requires strong SAP/WMS proficiency and a proven track record in lean warehouse environments. The position emphasizes cost control, KPI ownership, regulatory compliance, and building a

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Logistics management.
• Advanced experience in SAP and warehouse management systems.
• Experience in Medical Device or regulated industry.
• Experience operating in a lean warehouse environment.
• Skills in developing and executing inventory control strategies.
• Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems and shipping software.
• Experience implementing warehouse management or barcoding systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of materials movement between warehouse, production floor, and finished goods shipping to customers and regions.
• Lead optimization and continuous improvement projects to boost warehouse productivity and efficiency.
• Explore and implement automated warehouse technologies (e.g., VLM/ASRS) to enhance material flow.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain and Purchasing to develop and execute PFEP plans across procurement, planning, warehousing, and materials control.
• Ensure transactional integrity and stringent controls to minimize supply chain risk and maintain high performance metrics.
• Drive warehouse strategy aligned with global business objectives and ensure GMP/ISO compliance.
• Manage a team of shipping/warehouse staff, including training, performance reviews, and development.
• Define warehousing productivity standards and support budgetary and financial compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Excel

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

SAP / WMS

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

MS Office

Job description

BD in California seeks a Sr. Distribution Operations Manager to oversee materials movement, inbound/outbound logistics, and finished goods distribution. You will lead optimization projects, advance automation discussions, and collaborate across Global Supply Chain to optimize PFEP planning.

This role requires strong SAP/WMS proficiency and a proven track record in lean warehouse environments. The position emphasizes cost control, KPI ownership, regulatory compliance, and building a