External Warehouse Manager

About the role

The External Warehouse Manager serves as the enterprise-level subject matter expert responsible for the strategic alignment, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance of local external warehouse partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement regional distribution & storage strategies that align with external storage partners capabilities
• Proactively anticipate shifts in logistics distribution capabilities with the global supply chain ecosystem to position external storage partners ahead of emerging geo-political constraints
• Design and implement operational workflows and processes to manage warehouse capabilities at external storage partners from order to delivery
• Oversee and evaluate business continuity models across external storage partners to secure supply chain resiliency
• Partner and oversee external storage partner teams, focusing on technical competence, understanding of internal operational standards and operational accuracy
• Influence external storage partners to utilize analytical data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement activities
• Proactive liaison between external storage partners and internal stakeholders
• Drive innovation and accelerate transitions during the deployment of new warehouse automations and shifting product portfolio demands
• Partner directly with external storage partner(s) leadership teams to ensure service delivery meets or exceeds Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and cost-containment targets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related operations/scientific discipline is strongly preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive supply chain, logistics, or external storage partner governance experience, with documented expertise in analytical clinical/laboratory logistics or high-density warehouse operations

Qualifications

• Proven track record of operating successfully as an expert-level individual contributor, demonstrating the ability to influence external management teams, and drive enterprise outcomes without direct line authority
• Deep, specialized knowledge of operations and supply chain constraints within the Diagnostics or life sciences industry preferred
• Certified or heavily proficient in Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies, with a passion for data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts, manage vendor P&L metrics, and resolve sophisticated cross-functional problems through collaboration
• Proficient at managing both internal and external stakeholders on driving cost controls, operational efficiencies, metrics, and continuous improvement
• Experience in SAP preferred but not required
• Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills

Skills

• Technical & Soft Skills

Benefits

Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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