Distribution Director

Boston Scientific • Indianapolis, IN

3d • $147,700 - $280,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking a Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for its U.S. distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana. The role oversees distribution operations and broader site functions, including facilities, environmental health and safety (EH&S), employee resource groups, employee engagement, information technology partnerships, and other shared services. The Director partners with global supply chain leadership to strengthen network resilience, support business growth, and ensure reliable product delivery to patients worldwide. This is an on-site leadership position. Relocation assistance and employment visa sponsorship or transfer are not available.

The Director leads distribution strategy and operations with accountability for safety, quality, customer service, delivery performance, costs, and operational execution. The role contributes to enterprise distribution strategy, network optimization, infrastructure planning, digital transformation, and scalable operating models. It also leads annual operating and capital planning, workforce strategies, forecasting, budgeting, business continuity, risk mitigation, and disaster recovery planning.

The position develops a high-performing leadership team and fosters an inclusive culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. It uses Lean and Six Sigma methods, operational analytics, and warehouse, transportation, and enterprise systems to improve productivity, inventory management, service, and cost performance. The Director also serves as the facility’s Management Representative with Executive Responsibility under the specified global quality system management review requirements and ensures compliance with company quality processes and applicable regulatory requirements.

Boston Scientific describes itself as a global medical technology company focused on innovative solutions that improve patient health. Compensation is listed as $147,700 to $280,600, varying according to location, experience, education, and other factors. Exempt, non-sales compensation may include an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan terms and eligibility. The role is safety-sensitive and candidates are subject to prohibited-substance testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of experience leading distribution, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations.
• At least 7 years of experience leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale distribution center operations with accountability for safety, quality, customer service, and financial performance.
• Experience developing and executing strategic operational plans that improve productivity, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Experience managing operating budgets, capital investments, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience collaborating across HR, finance, engineering, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence stakeholders and align multiple organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, and leadership skills, including the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading multisite or global distribution operations.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or another highly regulated manufacturing industry.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Experience implementing WMS, TMS, or ERP solutions.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers and complex distribution networks.
• Experience leading distribution network optimization, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for distribution center operations, ensuring performance in safety, quality, customer service, delivery, cost management, and execution.
• Lead broader site operations, including facilities, EH&S, employee resource groups, engagement initiatives, IT partnerships, and shared site services.
• Serve as the facility’s Management Representative with Executive Responsibility under Q841738-01 Global Quality System Management Review requirements.
• Develop and execute distribution, warehousing, and logistics strategies aligned with global supply chain objectives and business priorities.
• Lead distribution technology implementations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage performance in distribution quality, fill rates, operating costs, inventory accuracy, and order cycle times against key metrics.
• Partner with HR, finance, engineering, quality, and other functions to improve site performance, employee engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Build, coach, and develop a leadership team through succession planning, performance management, talent development, and accountability.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with end-to-end supply chain leaders to improve service levels and operational alignment and support customer experiences for patients globally.
• Contribute to enterprise distribution strategy, network optimization, and infrastructure planning within the global distribution network.
• Lead annual operating and capital planning, workforce strategies, forecasting, and budget management.
• Develop and maintain business continuity, supply chain resilience, risk mitigation, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Develop scalable operational strategies that support business growth, product complexity, and distribution network expansion.
• Develop transportation and logistics strategies to optimize service, efficiency, and cost.
• Apply warehouse management best practices to improve inventory management, material flow, storage utilization, and order fulfillment.
• Optimize distribution through continuous improvement, warehouse process enhancements, and oversight of third-party logistics providers where applicable.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma methods to improve performance, productivity, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Use WMS, TMS, ERP platforms, and operational analytics to improve visibility, decision-making, and distribution performance.
• Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs for service levels, cost efficiency, reliability, and overall distribution performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, FDA regulations, ISO standards, OSHA requirements, and other applicable regulations.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality and comply with the Quality Policy and documented quality processes and procedures.
• For leaders with direct reports, ensure personnel, equipment, and resources support Quality System compliance and promote a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Benefits

• Core and optional employee benefits are offered; details are referenced at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.
• Exempt, non-sales roles may include an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan eligibility and requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director