Sr. Director, Global Logistics & Distribution

West Pharmaceutical Services • Uwchlan Township, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Global Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution is an enterprise-level executive responsible for the design, governance, and execution of West’s global distribution and logistics strategy across all regions and businesses. This role ensures compliant, resilient, and cost-effective movement of pharmaceutical packaging components, drug delivery systems, and high-value containment products across a global network of manufacturing plants, distribution centers, 3PL partners, and customer sites. The leader will architect and lead a next-generation global distribution network that supports regulated pharmaceutical and biologics customers, specialty handling requirements, margin expansion and working capital optimization, risk mitigation and business continuity, and customer experience improvements through OTIF and lead time. This role is a key member of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business related field – Required
• 12+ years supply chain experience – Required
• 5+ years leadership experience – Required
• Direct experience managing global distribution centers, transportation strategy, 3PL partnerships, ERP/WMS/TMS implementations
• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing systems.
• Make independent and sound judgments.
• Multitask, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Excellent communicator with ability to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts and ambiguity.
• Use written and verbal communication skills effectively.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents to analyze and solve problems.
• Learn and apply new information and new skills.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field – Preferred
• Executive presence and enterprise influence capability
• Advanced financial and commercial acumen
• Deep expertise in global supply chain strategy and risk governance
• Demonstrated leadership of global, multi-regional teams
• Proven regulatory compliance leadership
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capability

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year global logistics and distribution strategy aligned to West’s enterprise growth objectives.
• Design the future-state global warehouse and distribution network, including site footprint optimization, regional DC strategy, 3PL governance model, and automation roadmap.
• Develop global transportation strategy (ocean, air, ground, expedited).
• Establish global service level agreements (SLAs) and customer delivery performance standards.
• Architect distribution capability to support new product introductions and platform expansion.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA regulations, ISO standards, GDP / GMP / GSP requirements, and International trade and customs regulations.
• Maintain inspection readiness for global regulatory audits.
• Ensure traceability and product integrity across distribution channels.
• Lead global WMS, TMS, and ERP integration initiatives.
• Deploy advanced visibility and analytics tools to improve OTIF (On-Time-In-Full), inventory accuracy, and cost-to-serve.
• Standardize warehouse automation strategy across regions.
• Implement predictive analytics and risk modeling to improve resilience.
• Integrate logistics into IBP, S&OP, and Long-Range Strategic Financial Planning.
• Align with Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance.
• Develop global logistics risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and alternate routing, geopolitical risk planning, and trade disruption contingency planning.
• Lead enterprise-level business continuity planning for distribution operations.
• Oversee crisis management protocols related to logistics interruptions.
• Own global logistics P&L elements, including freight spend, warehousing costs, and inventory carrying costs.
• Drive working capital improvement through inventory strategy and network design.
• Develop KPI dashboards aligned to executive-level reporting.
• Present global supply risk and performance updates to Executive Leadership.
• Build and lead a high-performing global logistics organization.
• Influence global network of site shipping and logistics teams and 3PLs to meet objectives.
• Oversee regional logistics directors and multi-site distribution teams.
• Lead change management initiatives across global operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma).

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
• West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
• With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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