Sr Manager Distribution & Logistics Amer

Overview

Exciting opportunity to lead Warehouse operations for the biggest DC in the network and make a significant impact on Waters

Responsibilities

• Lead the GDC & LatAm Tier 2 DC teams to execute the primary tasks of (a) Order fulfilment by providing the external and internal customers with the ordered products, on time, complete, and using the most efficient and effective processes and distribution methods, (b) Receipt and distribution to and from of manufacturing feedstock from > 45 vendors and (c) deployment to other Tier-1 & Tier-2 DCs.
• Manage a team of approx. 45 members spanning the functions of Warehouse Operations, Trade Operations, Inbound/outbound traffic coordination, Distribution Planning & Inventory Control.
• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations in a facility of 18,000sqm in Franklin and two other Tier-2 DCs, managing inbound and outbound flows from these facilities.
• Build and own strong relationships with logistic vendors (freight audit & payment, transportation, warehousing, IE, brokers etc.), manage their performance according to established KPIs.
• Develop and implement multi-year logistics strategy for the organization to meet Americas business growth needs.
• Further expand and modernize Waters global distribution and fulfilment capabilities & services in Americas to meet emerging e-commerce & customer demand.
• Own Trade operations and ensure compliance to all US Import & export trade regulations – responsible for adherence to requirements and to mitigate compliance risk
• Responsible for the US Free Trade Zone (FTZ) operations.
• Actively manage inventory working with Global Planning; responsible for optimizing inventory levels, E&O and warehouse space.
• Create annual operating plans and ensure warehousing & logistics costs are in line with those plans.
• Liaise with finance monthly to analyze cost variance, prepare forecast and define action plans.
• Maintain and uphold standards for quality and compliance for all products including IVD.
• Ensure the safety, health and well-being of all employees – responsible for HSE at all Waters-operate DCs in scope.
• Actively engage in advancement & adoption of SAP and other tools to enhance distribution services and promote efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics or business
• Minimum of 15-20 years’ experience in supply chain, distribution, logistics
• Experience in a senior role with a logistics service provider or the logistics organization of a manufacturing company
• People leader who leads by example and can implement processes & drive performance
• Experience of running a business from start to end within a larger international organization, covering day-to-day performance as well as projects
• Self-starter, responsible, reliable, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle data, perform analyses for decisions and generate insightful reports and presentations
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written plus an ability to interact with a wide range of people – across functions and countries; with internal and external parties
• Experience with financial processes: budgeting, reporting, analysis of results
• Experience with an ERP system and planning concepts
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks & day-to-day operations

Flexible in thinking, can connect business requirements with operational possibilities

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Key Words

Distribution, Leadership, Inventory