
Director, Warehousing Center of Excellence
Solventum
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dublin • Ireland
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About the role
- Reporting to the VP of Global Logistics and Distribution, the Director of the Global Warehousing Center of Excellence (CoE) leads a high‑impact team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Project Managers that shapes the future of warehousing capabilities for a mostly outsourced global network.
- This senior leader defines global standards, drives innovation and continuous improvement, and ensures consistent performance across the distribution center (DC) network, in close partnership with regional logistics organizations - the primary internal customers of all CoE programs and initiatives.
- The Director ensures that the CoE delivers best‑in‑class solutions — through a network of selected logistics partners — that enhance service, optimize cost, and remain state of the art in the industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in warehousing management, logistics, or supply chain operations, with significant exposure to outsourced/3PL networks.
- Proven track record in change management, leading global warehousing programs and managing outsourced providers.
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, GDP and experience managing Dangerous Goods and Medical devices.
- Experience with Business Transformation in similar strategic functions, including ERP deployments and/or integrations.
- Demonstrated Lean / Six Sigma expertise, to model continuous improvement mindset and drive waste out of the system via regular on-site 3PL engagement.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with experience building and leading diverse, global teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and articulate trade-offs clearly.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across global, matrixed organizations.
- Deep knowledge of warehousing technologies, automation, analytics, and best practices in outsourced/3PL environments.
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate vision into actionable plans and to drive change and adoption.
- Results-oriented with a focus on delivering measurable impact.
- Innovative mindset and ability to challenge the status quo.
- Strong communication and presentation skills at executive level.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
- Employee discounts
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Hard Skills & Tools
warehousing managementlogisticssupply chain operationschange managementLeanSix SigmaERP deploymentsdata-driven decision makinganalyticsautomation
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementinfluencing skillsstrategic thinkingcommunication skillspresentation skillsinnovative mindset
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA