Operations Director European Center of Operations

Additional Locations:Netherlands-Kerkrade; N/A

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific well give you the opportunity to harness all thats within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools information and training well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
Everyone in Boston Scientific is working hard toward one goal transforming lives by tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With innovative products a collaborative culture and a deep passion for human life a career with Boston Scientific is more than just a job. Its personal.

As the Distribution Director you will provide strategic direction and leadership towards the Kerkrade global (tier 1) Distribution Center as well the European tier 2 and 3PLs distribution activities. As the leader you will be responsible for the overall performance and improvement of our core distribution activities including warehousing value added services rework and engineering. You will also lead the Facilities and EH&S for the entire Kerkrade site.
You will be driving the organization through embedding a continues improvement culture to reach the lowest possible cost per unit exceeding customer expectations exploringsales growth opportunitiesand continuing high levels of employee engagement and motivation.

Over the next years you will be instrumental in leading the Kerkrade Distribution capacity project which will be double our on-site warehouse capacity to accommodate our future growth

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing strategies and tactics followed by strong execution for the overall distribution activities within Europe to ensure all orders are released and delivered timely (according tointernal or external customer requirements)to customerserror-free and well packaged meeting the overall cost per unitgoals following the Global Supply Chain Operational Excellence strategies.
• Develop an organizationstructure which balances between a fast decision process control on all actions and span of control.
• Establish a strong culture of continuous improvement following the Lean and Business Essentials methodologies.
• Define strategiesto allow future flexibility in managing growth activity expansionand increased complexity.
• Ensuring full compliance and regulatory SOPs to the company quality system and constantly further develop the organization to ensure future requirements are pro-actively met.
• Be an active partner of the global Distribution network. Contribute to the global development of the Distribution strategies like Ideal Product Flow to leverage our global infrastructure and economies of scale to continue to optimize our value across Boston Scientifics end-to-end supply chain.
• Creating an environment that encourages constructive feedback and coaching; understanding of individual career goals and aspirations and proactive development support for all employees.
• Fostering an inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational and personal objectives.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors degree required; Advanced or Master Degree preferred preferably with a Supply Chain specialization
• Relevant functional and leadership experience within the areas of Supply Chain and/or Distribution on a broad international scale
• At least 10 years of managerial experience in leading large and diverse teams
• Demonstrated capability in collaborating and partnering within a complex global distribution and manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in building a continuous improvement culture based on Business Excellence principles and methodologies
• Demonstrated high degree of integrity professionalism and ability to establish credibility
• High sense of urgency and commitment to execution
• Fluent in English language and preferably Dutch

Requisition ID:623002

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives create value for our customers and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isnt just business its personal. And if youre a natural problem-solver with the imagination determination and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!