Distribution Director

Boston Scientific•Spencer, IN

12h•$147,700 - $280,600•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Scientific is hiring a Distribution Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for its U.S. distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana. The role oversees distribution operations and drives performance in safety, quality, customer service, delivery, cost management and operational execution. It also provides broader site leadership across facilities, environmental health and safety, employee resource groups, employee engagement, information technology partnerships and shared site services. The Director will work with global supply chain leaders to strengthen network resilience, support business growth and ensure reliable product delivery to patients. The role leads distribution strategy, technology and digital transformation, continuous improvement, planning, budgets, workforce strategies, business continuity and risk mitigation. It also builds and develops a high-performing leadership team and promotes an inclusive culture focused on collaboration, accountability and innovation. This is an on-site leadership position based in Plainfield, Indiana. Relocation assistance and employment visa sponsorship or transfer of existing sponsorship are not provided. Domestic and international travel may be required as business needs dictate.

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 to 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 human resources, 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.
Candidates are subject to prohibited substance testing because the role is designated safety-sensitive.

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 the medical device, pharmaceutical, 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, including safety, quality, customer service, delivery performance, cost management and operational execution.
Lead broader site operations, including facilities, EH&S, ERGs, employee engagement, IT partnerships and shared site services.
Serve as the Management Representative with Executive Responsibility for the facility under Q841738-01 Global Quality System Management Review requirements.
Develop and execute distribution, warehousing and logistics strategies aligned with global supply chain objectives and long-term business priorities.
Lead distribution technology implementations and digital transformation initiatives.
Drive performance in distribution quality, fill rates, operating costs, inventory accuracy and order cycle times against operational metrics.
Partner with human resources, finance, engineering, quality and other functional leaders to improve site performance, engagement and effectiveness.
Build, coach and develop the leadership team through succession planning, performance management, talent development and accountability.
Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that supports collaboration, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with end-to-end supply chain leaders to improve service levels, alignment and customer experience.
Contribute to enterprise distribution strategy, network optimization and infrastructure planning.
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 to support business growth, product complexity and distribution network expansion.
Develop transportation and logistics strategies to optimize customer service, efficiency and costs.
Apply warehouse management best practices to 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, cost efficiency, reliability and overall distribution performance.
Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, FDA regulations, ISO standards, OSHA requirements and other applicable regulations.
Demonstrate commitment to patient safety and product quality by complying 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.