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Director - Global Warehouse Operations - Remote

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
PA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Working Location :   NATIONWIDE

Workplace Flexibility :   Field

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​ ​

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose :

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus .

Job Description

The Distribution Warehouse Global Lead is a dynamic thought leader with operational and strategic experience who will successfully lead the Olympus Global Distribution Warehouse Function. Will oversee Olympus internal and outsourced distribution warehouse operations accountable for operations performance and quality regulatory compliance. Responsible to build out the Global Distribution Warehouse function to create sustained economic value for the organization while driving best in class service delivery at appropriate cost levels though quality regulatory compliant processes. This is executed through relationship development with Regional SCM organizations, Business Divisions, and functions globally, fostering implementation of best practices, driving operational excellence through continuous improvement, and excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Job Duties

  • Responsible to develop, implement, and lead Olympus`s Distribution Warehouse`s strategy, program, policies, and teams across Distribution Warehouse functional area globally and regionally.
  • Drive distribution warehouse initiatives that enable speed, flexibility, and agility to deliver profitable top-line growth and gross margin percentage improvement.
  • Manage partner supplier relationships, create, and establish criteria for Service Level Agreements, KPI and performance benchmarks. Monitor supplier performance and compliance using company policies and established evaluation criteria both qualitative and quantitative.
  • Partner with Distribution Quality function globally and regionally to design, implement, monitor, sustain and improve compliance to applicable standards, ISO 13485, and regulations set by respective regulatory agencies, example US FDA, Australia TGA, Brazil ANVISA, etc.
  • Establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement leveraging best practice tools and methodologies, to deliver year-over-year cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
  • Implement data analytics and automation tools to optimize workflows and decision-making processes.
  • Leverages and promotes strong relationships with partner senior management teams to secure preferential contract terms in regard to service levels, performance metrics, quality, and commercial elements.
  • Leads all aspects of strategic Global Distribution Warehouse requirements and partners with Global Indirect Procurement on commercial terms and contracting processes aligned to the commercial business objectives and plan.
  • Build scalable sourcing strategies and partnerships to meet the growth needs of the business while improving service level and financial performance.
  • Structure Global Distribution Warehouse organization and set global governance policies and standards to meet business goals and customer needs.
  • Provide leadership direction and coaching to develop a high-performance team with succession plans.
  • Enable improved connectivity between plant operations, supply chain planning, logistics and distribution teams by establishing consistent processes and aligning on approach.

Job Qualifications

Required :

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in supply chain management, operations management, logistics, manufacturing, operational excellence or other relevant field of study and experience required.
  • Advanced master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 – 15 years of progressive leadership experience, with proven track record in management, operations management, business process optimization, or process improvement, with measurable outcomes; with demonstrated focus and proficiency in change and stakeholder management.
  • Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience leading a multi-entity / business supply chain or distribution function.
  • Minimum 10 years people management experience required.
  • Experience with working, communicating, and facilitating across multiple layers of organizational structure; demonstrating comfort with both front-line employees and Executive or C-Level stakeholders.
  • Experience developing and implementing supply chain distribution programs, policies and procedures, and transforming an organization within a multi-national organization.
  • Other Considerations (travel / hours availability, etc.) :  International and domestic travel is required
  • Preferred :

  • Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Project management certifications preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication ability.
  • Strong collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units.
  • Why join Olympus?

    We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

    Equitable Offerings you can count on :

    Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)

  • with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

    24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

    Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

    Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

    Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

    12 Paid Holidays

    On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center

    Connected Culture you can embrace :

    Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

    Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

    Paid volunteering and charitable donation / match programs

    Employee Resource Groups

    Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

    Paid Educational Assistance

  • US Only
  • Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA
  • Are you ready to be a part of our team?

    Learn more about our benefit and incentives .

    The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $128,490.00 - $179,886.00  / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including : level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

    At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

    For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

    Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America.  For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

    You Belong at Olympus

    We value a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. And we provide employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and development.

    Applicants Requesting Accommodations : Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

    Let’s realize your potential, together.

    It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and / or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and / or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Posting Notes : || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Supply Chain

    Salary : $128,490 - $179,886

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