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Director Distribution Operations & Customer Support(m/w/x)
Overseeing end-to-end distribution and warehouse operations for veterinary diagnostics at a specialized health solutions provider, ensuring GDP, FDA, ISO compliance. 10+ years in distribution, logistics, customer support, with 5 years leadership in medical device or life sciences industry required. Strategic impact on critical pet health solutions delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
- MBA preferred
- 10+ years experience in distribution, logistics, and customer support
- 5 years experience in leadership role
- Experience in medical device, diagnostics, or life sciences industry
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Track record of building scalable distribution networks
- Experience managing multi-site or remote teams
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
- Proficiency in Excel, reporting tools, and Power BI
- Experience designing SOPs, KPIs, and scalable workflows
- Fluency in German and English
Tasks
- Oversee end-to-end distribution and warehouse operations
- Ensure compliance with GDP, FDA, and ISO standards
- Develop scalable logistics strategies to minimize costs
- Manage relationships with freight carriers and warehouse providers
- Monitor delivery performance and inventory integrity KPIs
- Recruit and train warehouse and customer service staff
- Lead multi-level customer support and technical service teams
- Establish service level and customer satisfaction metrics
- Design customer escalation protocols and feedback loops
- Develop technical documentation and adapt ERP systems
- Partner with Sales to ensure cohesive customer experiences
- Manage forecasting and statistical demand analysis
- Analyze sales data to develop accurate demand forecasts
- Communicate supply chain insights to key stakeholders
- Mentor and lead high-performing operations teams
- Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and engagement
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Excel
- Power BI
- digital collaboration platforms
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Director Distribution Operations & Customer Support(m/w/x)
Overseeing end-to-end distribution and warehouse operations for veterinary diagnostics at a specialized health solutions provider, ensuring GDP, FDA, ISO compliance. 10+ years in distribution, logistics, customer support, with 5 years leadership in medical device or life sciences industry required. Strategic impact on critical pet health solutions delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
- MBA preferred
- 10+ years experience in distribution, logistics, and customer support
- 5 years experience in leadership role
- Experience in medical device, diagnostics, or life sciences industry
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Track record of building scalable distribution networks
- Experience managing multi-site or remote teams
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
- Proficiency in Excel, reporting tools, and Power BI
- Experience designing SOPs, KPIs, and scalable workflows
- Fluency in German and English
Tasks
- Oversee end-to-end distribution and warehouse operations
- Ensure compliance with GDP, FDA, and ISO standards
- Develop scalable logistics strategies to minimize costs
- Manage relationships with freight carriers and warehouse providers
- Monitor delivery performance and inventory integrity KPIs
- Recruit and train warehouse and customer service staff
- Lead multi-level customer support and technical service teams
- Establish service level and customer satisfaction metrics
- Design customer escalation protocols and feedback loops
- Develop technical documentation and adapt ERP systems
- Partner with Sales to ensure cohesive customer experiences
- Manage forecasting and statistical demand analysis
- Analyze sales data to develop accurate demand forecasts
- Communicate supply chain insights to key stakeholders
- Mentor and lead high-performing operations teams
- Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and engagement
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Excel
- Power BI
- digital collaboration platforms
About the Company
Mars Petcare US, Inc.
Industry
Healthcare
Description
The company is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, dedicated to creating a better world for pets through innovative health solutions.
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