Sr. Manager, Warehouse & Distribution

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • West Chester, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Warehouse & Distribution provides strategic and operational leadership for warehouse and distribution operations supporting DePuy Synthes’ orthopedic portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient distribution of medical devices while driving continuous improvement across service, cost, quality, and delivery performance. The position plays a critical role in enabling patient care by ensuring product availability, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance across the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Typically 8-12 years of progressive experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations, including people leadership.
• Demonstrated experience operating in a regulated environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing).
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control, and distribution best practices.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and drive performance through change and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing operational metrics, budgets, and productivity targets.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• English (required).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Administration.
• Experience supporting global or regional distribution networks.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodology experience.
• Experience leading or partnering with third‑party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Familiarity with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP) and advanced analytics tools.
• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end warehouse and distribution operations, including inbound, storage, picking, packing, and outbound shipment of medical devices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO, GDP/GMP, internal quality systems).
• Develop and execute operational strategies to improve service levels, inventory accuracy, productivity, and cost performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to align distribution capabilities with business demand.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse management and hourly teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Own performance management through KPIs, dashboards, and operating reviews; identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee third‑party logistics (3PL) relationships, including contract management, performance reviews, and issue resolution.
• Manage budgets and capital planning for warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring cost discipline and return on investment.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

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