Supply Chain – Logistics & Distribution Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

Overview

The role is located in a hybrid environment, allowing for flexibility between office and remote work.

Success Profile

• Strong management skills
• Prior direct patient care experience
• Technical skills and genuine passion for developing deep relationships with patients
• Leadership skills and independence for making quick decisions in a fast-paced environment

Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, parental leave, and potential for performance-based bonuses

Connect

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Success Profile

• Deep expertise in logistics operations, warehouse management, transportation management, distribution strategy, and supply chain transformation initiatives
• Proven experience leading operational process improvements and logistics optimization initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a data-driven mindset
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and implementation of logistics and distribution process requirements
• Support the design, optimization, and deployment of Warehouse Management (WM) and Transportation Management (TM) solutions
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and implementation partners to align logistics solutions with business objectives and operational needs
• Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live readiness activities
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance logistics efficiency, distribution performance, and service reliability
• Ensure logistics processes comply with organizational governance standards, regulatory requirements, and operational controls
• Enhance end-to-end visibility and transparency across the logistics network through advanced reporting, analytics, and digital monitoring capabilities
• Maintain logistics performance metrics, transportation efficiency, warehouse productivity, inventory flow, and delivery service levels to drive continuous improvement
• Anticipate operational disruptions, supply chain risks, and transportation constraints while leading mitigation and contingency planning strategies to ensure business continuity
• Drive innovation and modernization initiatives across logistics operations, including automation, digital logistics capabilities, and intelligent transportation solutions
• Advance sustainability initiatives within logistics and distribution operations by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve transportation efficiency, and support environmentally responsible practices
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and operational standards to support consistent execution and performance management across the logistics network
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Planning, Customer Operations, Finance, Clinical Operations, and IT teams to ensure integrated supply chain execution
• Support organizational change management and drive adoption of new logistics technologies, systems, and operational processes

Experience, know-how and skills critical for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse management, distribution operations, or supply chain transformation roles
• Strong expertise in warehouse management, transportation management, distribution planning, and logistics network operations
• Experience supporting ERP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or SAP S/4HANA logistics implementations
• Proven experience leading operational process improvements and logistics optimization initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a data-driven mindset
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills

Key Competencies

• Logistics & Distribution Management
• Warehouse & Transportation Management
• Supply Chain Transformation
• Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
• Logistics Network Visibility
• Risk Mitigation & Business Continuity Planning
• Sustainable Logistics & Innovation
• ERP / WMS / TMS Implementation
• Data Analytics & Performance Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement