Director Distribution GDC

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

The Director, Global Distribution Centre has end-to-end accountability for the safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective operation and transformation of the most strategically important global distribution centre in the network (in-house operated). The role owns site performance across cost, service, inventory, quality, people, and productivity; leads the site transformation roadmap; and ensures that warehouse management systems, automation, data, and standard processes enable sustainable operational excellence. As a member of the operations leadership team, the Director sets the site strategy, translates global distribution priorities into execution, manages the operating budget and capital plan, develops leadership capability, and partners across Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, IT, Engineering, Procurement, and Human Resources to improve customer outcomes and enterprise value.

• Set and execute the distribution centre strategy and annual operating plan, aligning site priorities with global distribution, supply chain, commercial, quality, and financial objectives.
• Lead a multi-year site transformation roadmap covering operating model, process redesign, layout and capacity, automation, digital capabilities, workforce capability, and capital investment; establish governance, milestones, benefits tracking, and change management.
• WMS deployment and site product ownership, including requirements, configuration governance, master data, interfaces, testing, cutover, stabilization, enhancements, user adoption, support, and control compliance in partnership with IT and global process owners in partnership with the WMS lead.
• Establish a disciplined performance-management system with clear targets, tiered daily accountability, visual management, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions across safety, quality, cost, service, inventory, productivity, and people metrics.
• Deliver site financial commitments, including operating expense, labour productivity, cost per line or case, overtime, premium freight, distribution expense as a percentage of sales, working capital, and approved transformation benefits.
• Ensure reliable customer service through strong order fulfilment, on-time and in-full shipment, backlog management, capacity planning, carrier coordination, and rapid recovery from operational disruptions.
• Own inventory accuracy and integrity across receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, cycle counting, expiry and lot controls, and disposition; reduce inventory adjustments, ageing, damage, scrap, and obsolescence.
• Build a continuous-improvement culture using Lean, Six Sigma, standard work, problem solving, kaizen, and waste elimination; maintain a prioritized improvement funnel and verify sustained benefits.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred; or, Associate degree and 15+ years of equivalent experience, required.  
• Graduate Degree strongly preferred. 

• 15+ years of experience within distribution, transportation, inventory, warehousing, and customs compliance, required.  

• 15+ years of direct P/L experience, required. 

• 10+ years in general managerial equivalent roles, required.  

• Lifecycle management experience, preferred. 

• Experience in ERP integration and implementation, preferred. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. 

• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community. 

• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills. 

• Working knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of computerized business and operating systems. 

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. 

• Knowledge and understanding of integrated program planning, development, and administration within a public institution environment. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and applicable state and local laws.  While performing this job, the associate is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, hearing, long episodes of sitting, frequent use of hands and fingers, or typing which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.   

Work Environment:

This position works in a normal office environment. The noise level in the work area is quiet to moderate.  At times, position may be required to support operational activities in the distribution center. 

If in the distribution center, the noise level is moderate to loud.  There will almost always be exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment, exposure to precarious situations and potential temperature excursions.  Occasionally the position will have exposure to fumes/airborne particles. 

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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