Associate Director - Third Party Logistics Operations
Eli Lilly and Company
4 months ago
On-site
China Grove, NC
Operations
Key Responsibilities
- 3PL Operations: Serve as primary point of contact for Lilly’s 3PL partners; support inbound/outbound transportation and inventory management; coordinate daily execution needs and operational escalations with 3PL site leadership; support facility management and ensure compliance with Lilly Distribution Quality Assurance standards; partner with global supply chain teams, manufacturing sites, wholesalers, retail accounts, government customers, and alliances; lead integration and onboarding efforts for new 3PL providers; develop tactical improvement projects to enhance 3PL capabilities and performance; ensure controls, documentation, and change management processes are aligned across NALO functions.
- Supply Chain & Inventory Management: Represent NALO with inventory management, supply planning, and distribution process expertise; collaborate with supply chain managers to support domestic fulfillment and optimize OTIF performance; support product launches, serialization efforts, and system integrations; maintain data integrity and documentation standards.
- Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve productivity, streamline processes, and reduce operational complexity; serve as process owner for inventory-related processes involving 3PLs; develop new processes as business needs evolve.
- Metrics, Reporting & Communication: Provide shipment and inventory reporting at required frequencies; support metrics preparation for quarterly business reviews with 3PL partners; ensure documentation and KPIs are clearly defined; comply with regulatory requirements including cGMP, Sarbanes-Oxley, PDMA, and Special Security Substance policies.
- Safety / HSE: Perform tasks per ergonomic and safety guidelines; contribute to strengthening NALO’s safety culture.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years in Distribution, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related fields
- 2+ years with SAP and/or WMS systems
- Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI skills
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing/distribution experience; APICS CPIM, CLTD, or CSCP certification
- Serialization experience; digitization initiatives
Additional Information / Skills/Conditions
- Travel to Indianapolis, IN area required for onboarding and training
- Up to 25% travel; time at multiple NALO locations across the country
Benefits (if applicable/explicit)
- Company bonus for full-time equivalent employees (performance-dependent)
- Eligibility for comprehensive benefits: 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare/dependent day care FSAs), life insurance/death benefits, time off/leave of absence, well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs/activities)
- Anticipated wage: $127,500–$187,000
Application Instructions
- If you need an accommodation to submit a resume: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
- 3PL Operations: Serve as primary point of contact for Lilly’s 3PL partners; support inbound/outbound transportation and inventory management; coordinate daily execution needs and operational escalations with 3PL site leadership; support facility management and ensure compliance with Lilly Distribution Quality Assurance standards; partner with global supply chain teams, manufacturing sites, wholesalers, retail accounts, government customers, and alliances; lead integration and onboarding efforts for new 3PL providers; develop tactical improvement projects to enhance 3PL capabilities and performance; ensure controls, documentation, and change management processes are aligned across NALO functions.
- Supply Chain & Inventory Management: Represent NALO with inventory management, supply planning, and distribution process expertise; collaborate with supply chain managers to support domestic fulfillment and optimize OTIF performance; support product launches, serialization efforts, and system integrations; maintain data integrity and documentation standards.
- Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve productivity, streamline processes, and reduce operational complexity; serve as process owner for inventory-related processes involving 3PLs; develop new processes as business needs evolve.
- Metrics, Reporting & Communication: Provide shipment and inventory reporting at required frequencies; support metrics preparation for quarterly business reviews with 3PL partners; ensure documentation and KPIs are clearly defined; comply with regulatory requirements including cGMP, Sarbanes-Oxley, PDMA, and Special Security Substance policies.
- Safety / HSE: Perform tasks per ergonomic and safety guidelines; contribute to strengthening NALO’s safety culture.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years in Distribution, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related fields
- 2+ years with SAP and/or WMS systems
- Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI skills
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing/distribution experience; APICS CPIM, CLTD, or CSCP certification
- Serialization experience; digitization initiatives
Additional Information / Skills/Conditions
- Travel to Indianapolis, IN area required for onboarding and training
- Up to 25% travel; time at multiple NALO locations across the country
Benefits (if applicable/explicit)
- Company bonus for full-time equivalent employees (performance-dependent)
- Eligibility for comprehensive benefits: 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare/dependent day care FSAs), life insurance/death benefits, time off/leave of absence, well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs/activities)
- Anticipated wage: $127,500–$187,000
Application Instructions
- If you need an accommodation to submit a resume: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation