Distribution Director
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership for Boston Scientific's U.S. distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana, overseeing all aspects of distribution operations and comprehensive site leadership.
Role type
Senior IC distribution director (site leadership)
Builds
Medical device distribution network for patients worldwide
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Devices / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic leadership, operational excellence, safety management, cost management, team development, cross-functional partnership, digital transformation, quality system management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for distribution center operations ensuring excellence in safety, quality, customer service, delivery performance, cost management and operational execution. Lead overall site operations beyond distribution, including facilities, environmental health and safety (EH&S), employee resource groups (ERGs), employee engagement initiatives, information technology partnerships and other shared site services. Serve as the Management Representative with Executive Responsibility for the facility in accordance with Q841738-01 Global Quality System Management Review requirements. Develop and execute distribution, warehousing and logistics strategies aligned with Boston Scientific's global supply chain objectives and long-term business priorities. Lead distribution technology implementations and digital transformation initiatives that strengthen operational capabilities, productivity and customer service. Drive performance across distribution quality, fill rates, operating costs, inventory accuracy and order cycle times while consistently meeting or exceeding key operational metrics. Partner with human resources, finance, engineering, quality and other functional leaders to strengthen site performance, employee engagement and operational effectiveness. Build, coach and develop a high-performing leadership team through succession planning, performance management, talent development and leadership accountability.
Seniority
Director level, hands-on IC