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All people and experiences are valued and respected. Different perspectives are encouraged and lead to better results. This makes us who we are and enables us to be a world-class healthcare organization. All who join us are accountable to this charge.\nOur Philosophy:\nQuality products sold with integrity has been the hallmark of Brasseler USA from the beginning. Brasseler USA’s strong reputation of providing high quality, clinician endorsed and innovative dental and medical instrumentation nationally has spanned over 40 years. We have been offering a full-range of products made in the USA since 1976. Many of our products are manufactured at our headquarters in Savannah, GA.\nExplore our career opportunities below to learn more.\nThis role leads multi-site distribution network, supporting multiple business units across a mixed landscape of ERP and WMS platforms and third-party logistics (3PL) partners. This role owns warehouse operations, safety, quality, service, and cost performance, and is accountable for on-time, in-full, high-quality order fulfillment to internal and external customers.\nThis leader drives a metric-driven, lean operating model and will executes the network consolidation strategy in partnership with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and the business units. This role is a transformation leader who builds business cases, deploys new technology (including automation, advanced analytics, and AI), and develops a high-performing, continuously improving team.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Warehouse Operations & Order Fulfillment\nLead day-to-day operations in Savannah and oversee multiple distribution sites, including receiving, put away, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, and kitting/value-added services.\nDeliver high-quality, on-time, in-full order fulfillment that meets or exceeds service-level agreements for each supported business unit.\nEstablish standard work and a consistent operating model across sites while accommodating business-specific requirements.\nEnsure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements for medical device distribution (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR), EU MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485:2016), including traceability, lot/serial control, controlled storage, and documentation practices.\nChampion a strong safety culture; own OSHA compliance, incident reduction, and site safety programs.\n2. Metric-Driven Performance Management\nDefine, deploy, and maintain a tiered KPI framework (site, network, executive) with clear targets, owners, and review cadence.\nRun daily tier meetings, weekly performance reviews, and monthly business reviews using visual management and dashboards.\nUse data to identify root causes, prioritize improvements, and make capacity, labor, and investment decisions.\nProduce clear, concise performance reporting and presentations for engineers, managers, site leaders, and executives.\n3. Process Flow Optimization & Lean Practices\nLead process design and optimization of material and information flow, including slotting, layout, labor planning, and pick-path efficiency.\nDeploy lean tools and methods (value stream mapping, 5S, kaizen, standard work, error-proofing, DMAIC) to eliminate waste and improve throughput, quality, and cost.\nBuild a continuous improvement culture with a structured idea-to-implementation pipeline and measurable savings tracking.\n4. 3PL Process Design & Partner Management\nDesign and document end-to-end processes, interfaces, and SLAs for 3PL-operated sites and flows.\nLead 3PL relationships, onboarding, transition, and performance governance, including scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and corrective actions.\nEnsure 3PL operations meet HSG quality, regulatory, data integrity, and customer requirements.\n5. Network Consolidation Execution\nExecute warehouse consolidation projects in alignment with the overall HSG consolidation strategy, including site closures, moves, and inventory and systems transitions.\nDevelop detailed transition plans covering timeline, resourcing, risk mitigation, change control, customer communication, and service continuity.\nDeliver consolidation benefits (cost, footprint, service) on schedule and within budget, with post-transition verification of results.[CD1]\n6. Inventory Management (in partnership with Supply Chain)\nPartner with Supply Chain Planning to deliver optimum inventory solutions that balance service levels, working capital, and obsolescence risk.\nOwn inventory accuracy through cycle counting programs, root-cause analysis of variances, and physical inventory controls.\nDrive reductions in excess, obsolete, and expired inventory, and improve inventory positioning across the network.\n7. Technology Enablement & Transformation\nIdentify, evaluate, and deploy new technologies and transformational solutions, including warehouse automation, robotics, RF/scanning, labor management systems, analytics, and AI-enabled tools.\nUse advanced analytics and AI as a tool to support forecasting of labor and capacity, anomaly detection, slotting optimization, and decision support.\nProvide functional oversight of ERP and WMS processes across multiple platforms; own business requirements, process configuration, master data standards, and user adoption.\nPartner with IT on system roadmaps, integrations, validation (including computer system validation where required), and harmonization across ERP/WMS environments.\n8. Financial Management, P&L & Business Cases\nOwn the warehouse operations P&L and operating budget, including labor, freight interface, facilities, 3PL, and capital spend.\nDeliver year-over-year cost reduction and productivity targets through lean, consolidation, automation, and procurement initiatives.\nBuild investment business cases with clear ROI, payback, NPV, and risk assessment; present to executive leadership for approval and track realized benefits.\n9. Customer Focus & Cross-Business Partnership\nServe as the primary operations partner to multiple business units, understanding their customer requirements, growth plans, and service expectations.\nCollaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Quality/Regulatory, Finance, IT, Commercial, and Manufacturing to align priorities and resolve issues.\nRepresent the voice of the customer in process and technology decisions.\n10. Team Leadership & Development\nLead, coach, and develop site managers, supervisors, and support functions across multiple locations.\nBuild organizational capability through succession planning, talent reviews, performance management, and structured development plans.\nModel and promote a growth mindset, accountability, inclusion, and engagement; foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.\n12+ years of progressive warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience, including 5+ years leading multi-site operations and managers of managers.\nProven P&L and budget ownership with a record of measurable cost reduction and productivity improvement.\nHands-on experience with multiple ERP and WMS platforms, including process design, implementation, or harmonization.\nDemonstrated application of lean / continuous improvement methods with quantified results.\nExperience designing, transitioning, and managing 3PL operations.\nExperience leading network consolidation, site transition, or large-scale change programs.\nStrong analytical skills; ability to build ROI-based business cases and data-driven dashboards.\nPreferred\nExperience in regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare distribution) and familiarity with ISO 13485 / FDA QMSR requirements.\nLean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt; APICS/ASCM (CSCP, CPIM, CLTD) certification.\nExperience deploying warehouse automation, robotics, labor management systems, or AI/advanced analytics solutions.\nProficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL).\nExperience supporting multiple business units with differing service models.\nWorking Conditions\nOffice and warehouse environment with exposure to operating equipment, temperature variations, and noise. Must be able to walk warehouse floors for extended periods and comply with site safety requirements (PPE). Travel to distribution sites, 3PL partners, and business locations up to 20%.\nBenefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Generous Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.\n*Benefits may vary by location or status.\nHenry Schein is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.\nFraud Alert\nHenry Schein has recently been made aware of multiple scams where unauthorized individuals are using Henry Schein's name and logo to solicit potential job seekers for employment.\nPlease be advised that Henry Schein's official U.S. website is www.henryschein.com. Any other format is not genuine. Any jobs posted by Henry Schein or its recruiters on the internet may be accessed through Henry Schein's on-line \"career opportunities\" portal through this official website. 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