Associate Director - Warehouse and Distribution

Associate Director, Supply Chain Warehousing & Distribution

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Greenwood SC.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there is no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses improve people's lives.

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Success is achieved because of our people who own their careers, genuinely improve the world around them, and contribute to making a meaningful difference. Join us and be part of a team where your ideas matter and your impact is visible every day.

Lonza is seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director, Supply Chain Warehousing & Distribution to lead and optimize our Americas distribution network from our Greenwood, SC site. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for developing and executing regional logistics and distribution strategies that ensure exceptional customer delivery performance while driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 15 professionals and oversee a logistics network supporting North and South America, including transportation providers, warehouse operators, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics partners. This role owns a logistics budget of approximately $30M and plays a critical role in supporting business growth, customer satisfaction, and supply chain resiliency across the region.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to Lonza's global benefits program.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and execute the Americas distribution and logistics strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead network design initiatives, including warehouse footprint optimization, inventory positioning, transportation modes, and distribution channels.
• Identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce costs, increase flexibility, and optimize logistics operations.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, inventory management, customs compliance, and distribution activities across North and South America.
• Manage logistics operations supporting the Greenwood manufacturing site, distribution center, and regional operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse providers, and other logistics partners.
• Ensure customer delivery commitments are met and drive improvements in OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance.
• Track and improve KPIs related to safety, service, quality, inventory accuracy, warehousing, and transportation.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, international trade requirements, FDA/GMP standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Lead business continuity planning and supply chain risk mitigation efforts.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 15 logistics professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and organizational capability building.

What We're Looking For:

 Required Qualifications

• 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 and logistics
  • Inventory management
  • Materials management
  • Production operations
  • Supply chain processes
• Minimum 4 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience using ERP and computer-assisted business systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex logistics and distribution networks.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers and transportation contracts.
• Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Knowledge of international trade compliance and customs regulations.

Why Lonza?

At Lonza, your work directly supports innovations that improve lives around the world. You'll have the opportunity to lead large-scale supply chain operations, influence key business decisions, and collaborate with talented colleagues across a global organization. We empower our people to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and continuously grow their careers.

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. Be part of a team that's making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable law.