Associate Director, Warehouse and Distribution

Location: Greenwood, South Carolina, United States

Company

hirify.global is a global life sciences company developing and manufacturing products and services that support innovations improving human health.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the Americas distribution and logistics strategy, including warehouse footprint, inventory positioning, transportation modes, and distribution channels.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, inventory management, customs compliance, and distribution activities across North and South America.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse providers, and third-party logistics partners.
• Drive customer service improvements in OTIF performance, shipment visibility, lead times, and delivery commitments.
• Own an approximately $30M logistics budget and deliver productivity, cost savings, working capital, KPI, budgeting, and forecasting objectives.
• Lead business continuity, risk mitigation, logistics transformation, and the development of a team of approximately 15 professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations management, distribution, production operations, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with significant exposure to distribution, logistics, inventory management, materials management, production operations, and supply chain processes.
• At least 4 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP and computer-assisted business systems and with complex logistics and distribution networks.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs, international trade, FDA, GMP, dangerous goods, controlled substance, and other applicable distribution regulations.

Nice to have

• APICS certification.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers and transportation contracts.
• Lean, operational excellence, or continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of international trade compliance and customs regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a global life sciences organization across five continents.
• Lead large-scale supply chain operations and influence key business decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across a global organization.
• Support safety, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Contribute to products and services that positively impact millions of people.