Director Warehousing Center of Excellence (m/f/x)

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Job Description

Solventum is a new healthcare company that leverages technology, material science, and data to improve lives and empower healthcare professionals.

The Impact You'll Make in this 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership
• Capability Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Performance Management

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• 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.

Work Location

• Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid eligible)

Travel

May include up to 25%

Legal Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Supporting Your Well being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.

Equal Opportunity

As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.