Sr. Specialist

Role Overview

Strategic and Operational Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term logistics strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Champion warehouse and distribution technology, including automation, robotics, and advanced WMS/ERP integration.
• Lead expansion, consolidation, and process reengineering projects.
• Set and monitor company-level KPIs for cost, service, safety, and compliance.
• Oversee multi-warehouse and distribution center operations and harmonize SOPs and best practices.
• Direct risk management, business continuity, crisis response, audits, inspections, and remediation programs.

People and Stakeholder Leadership

• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team and drive succession planning for key roles.
• Foster accountability, empowerment, and continuous learning.
• Lead organizational change management and transformation initiatives.
• Represent logistics in management forums and cross-functional steering committees.
• Manage relationships with vendors, regulators, and logistics providers.

EHS, Sustainability, and Finance

• Drive green logistics and waste reduction initiatives.
• Oversee budget planning and spending for logistics operations.
• Ensure adherence to EMS and HSE requirements through monitoring, training, and guidance.
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive environmental performance improvement and HSE culture initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• 15 or more years of warehouse, logistics, or supply chain management experience is required.
• At least 7 years of senior leadership experience is required.
• Experience leading multi-site operations and large-scale change initiatives is required.
• A master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.
• CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or PMP certification is preferred.

Functional Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of SAP systems and advanced warehouse management systems.
• Expertise in digital logistics, automation, and data-driven decision making.
• Expertise in budget management, cost reduction strategies, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, communication, presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.