Associate Director Global Distribution

Operations, Distribution & Supply Chain Mechanicsburg, PA


We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.

At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.

 

We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.


Who We’re Looking For:

As a key member of the Supply Chain team, the Global Distribution Center Leader will support the strategic and operational management of distribution centers across the US, Europe, and APAC regions. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, optimizing distribution center efficiency, ensuring robust inventory control, and leveraging SAP Warehouse Management systems to deliver seamless, cost-effective, and scalable logistics solutions. The leader will align global operations with business objectives, foster cross-regional collaboration, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

 

 

About the Role:

  • Develop and execute a global distribution strategy to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet service level agreements across all regions.
  • Oversee daily operations of distribution centers, implementing best practices to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and improve order fulfillment rates.
  • Establish and maintain rigorous inventory management processes to ensure accuracy, minimize write-offs, and optimize stock levels across all facilities.
  • Lead the implementation, optimization, and utilization of SAP Warehouse Management (WM) systems to streamline processes, enhance visibility, and support data-driven decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in distribution center management, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role overseeing multi-regional operations.
  • Proven expertise in SAP Warehouse Management (WM), including implementation and optimization.
  • Strong track record of improving distribution center efficiency and inventory control in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency/certification in lean principles, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies

 

Why Laborie:

Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries. 

 

  • Paid time off and paid volunteer time
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Services
  • Health and Wellness Programs and Events
  • Awarded 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

 

Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.