Strategic Global Logistics Manager – 3PL & Cost Optimizer

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401K match

Parental leave

Family leave

Product access

Tuition assistance

Life & disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a logistics leader to oversee supplier performance, cost control and capacity planning across external warehouses. Lead strategic initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships and translate insights into improvements.

The role requires driving cost optimization, process harmonization and compliance across warehouses, with a focus on ensuring operational continuity in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, Logistics or related field and a minimum of four (4) years of logistics experience with external warehouses (3PLs) in a regulated environment.
• In lieu of BS Degree with four (4) years of experience, an Associate Degree with a minimum of six (6) years of logistics experience with external warehouses (3PLs) in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier relationships and accountability for external warehouse operations
• Develop annual budgets, monitor monthly costs and report deviations to senior management
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive utilization improvements when constraints arise
• Manage execution of complex change projects, including capacity extensions and compliance initiatives (GxP, legal requirements)
• Lead tactical supplier management initiatives and ensure timely delivery of enhancements
• Drive adoption of new ways of working, focusing on cost optimization and process harmonization across warehouses
• Oversee outsourcing initiatives to Global Business Services (GBS) and clarify roles and responsibilities
• Lead Data driven improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to capture business insights and translate them into cost and budget implications
• Participate in regular stakeholder meetings and align warehouse operations with changing business needs
• Review and update of Internal Agreements
• Monitor operational flow and escalating capacity challenges to management
• Prepare scenario analysis with pros, cons and cost implications, recommending optimal solutions
• Demonstrate the capability to independently tackle complex issues and make pivotal decisions with numerous stakeholders
• Demand a substantial level of self-reliance, prioritization abilities and uphold high-quality standards
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Lean/Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, Logistics or related field

Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, Logistics or related field

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a logistics leader to oversee supplier performance, cost control and capacity planning across external warehouses. Lead strategic initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships and translate insights into improvements.

The role requires driving cost optimization, process harmonization and compliance across warehouses, with a focus on ensuring operational continuity in a regulated environment.