Transport Lead

Job Overview

The Transport Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the reliable compliant andefficientmovement of products across the OUS Supply Chain. This roleis responsible forleading transportation operations managinglogisticspartners and driving continuous improvement to support service quality and financialobjectives. The position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care by ensuring products are delivered safely on time and in full across international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and managedaytodaytransportation operations to ensuretimelyaccurate and compliant delivery of products across OUS markets.

• Oversee relationships with externallogisticsand transportation service providers including performance management and issue resolution.

• Monitor transportation performance metrics (service level cost quality) and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies regulatory requirements and international trade and transport regulations.

• Collaboratecrossfunctionallywith planning warehousing customer service and quality teams to supportendtoendsupply chain execution.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives tooptimizetransportation costs routes and service levels.

• Support risk management activities including contingency planning and disruption management.

• Contribute to projects and process improvements aligned with regional and global supply chain strategies.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Operations Management Business ora relatedfield (required).

• Masters degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Several years of progressive experience in transportationlogistics or supply chain operations consistent with aleadlevelrole.

• Proven experience managing transportation providers orthirdpartylogisticspartners.

• Strong knowledge of international transportation distribution and compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data manage KPIs and drive performance improvements.

• Experience working incrossfunctional matrixed environments.

Preferred:

• Experience within a regulated industry such as medical devices pharmaceuticals or healthcare.

• Familiarity with global or regional OUS supply chain operations.

• Experience leading continuous improvement or cost optimization initiatives.

• Knowledge of SAP or comparable enterpriselogisticssystems.

• Prior experience supporting change or transformation initiatives.

• Strongproblemsolving organizational and communication skills.

Other:

• Languages: Fluency in English; Spanish strongly preferred.

• Travel: Up toapproximately 1020% primarily within Europe.

• Certifications: Logistics or supply chain certifications (e.g. APICS CILT)preferredbut not.