Site Logistics Director

Role Summary

Site Logistics Lead (Director) who will lead logistics operations at the Marietta site, overseeing the movement of materials and products, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and drive efficiency. Organized, proactive, and solutions-focused candidate needed to support patient supply and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage end-to-end supply chain activities at the site, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of materials and products.
• Collaborate with planning teams to align supply chain operations with production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts while maintaining optimal working capital.
• Organize inbound and outbound logistics, including transportation, customs clearance, and delivery to external customers or other GSK sites.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements for movement of goods, including cold chain products (if applicable).
• Lead the warehouse team to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and distribution of materials and finished goods.
• Implement and maintain best practices in warehouse management, including safety, cleanliness, and organization; ensure GMP and GDP adherence.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as production, procurement, quality, and engineering; build relationships with external vendors and logistics partners.
• Identify, implement, and monitor process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; manage risks and contingency planning for disruptions.
• Track and report KPIs related to logistics operations; provide regular updates to site leadership on performance and improvement areas.
• Lead, train, and develop the logistics team; manage resource allocation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Monitor and manage the logistics budget; identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or compliance.
• Utilize GSK-approved systems (e.g., SAP, Warehouse Management Systems) to manage inventory, track shipments, and generate reports; advocate for new technologies.
• Contribute to Site Leadership Team strategic execution and delivery; set goals related to safety, quality, service, and cost; ensure CCC execution at site; foster continuous improvement and inclusive, high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Required: BS/BA degree; 10+ years in Supply Chain; 5+ years in GMP Manufacturing Supply Chain; 3+ years of direct supervisory experience; experience in planning, project management, and/or production operations.
• Preferred: MS degree or MBA; proficiency with supply chain tools (e.g., SAP); Continuous Improvement certification or training; excellent communication/facilitation skills; ability to develop long-term strategies across complex businesses; ability to prepare and present complex business proposals.

Skills

• End-to-end supply chain management
• Logistics coordination and regulatory compliance
• Warehouse operations and GMP/GDP adherence
• Stakeholder collaboration and vendor management
• Process optimization and continuous improvement
• Risk management and contingency planning
• Performance measurement and reporting (KPIs)
• Leadership and team development; budget management
• Technology proficiency with SAP and Warehouse Management Systems

Education

• BS/BA degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred