DC Lead,TW

Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As the TW DC Lead, you will be responsible for leading Taiwan distribution center (DC) and last-mile delivery (LMD) operations, driving operational excellence, managing 3PL partners, and supporting business growth through effective supply chain execution. This role serves as the primary logistics owner in Taiwan and works closely with commercial, customer service, quality, regulatory, finance, IT, and regional supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Warehouse & Distribution Operations
• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations, including inbound, storage, inventory management, outbound fulfillment, and last-mile delivery.
• Ensure service level, inventory accuracy, compliance, and operational KPIs are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve warehouse productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain warehouse SOPs to support operational excellence and compliance requirements.
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• 3PL & Logistics Service Provider Management
• Manage third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and transportation partners to achieve agreed service levels.
• Establish, monitor, and review SLAs, KPIs, and operational performance metrics.
• Conduct regular operational reviews and business performance discussions with service providers.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives where performance gaps are identified.
• Manage operational escalations and ensure timely resolution of service issues.
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• Project Leadership
• Lead warehouse and logistics-related projects, including but not limited to :
  • DC migration and warehouse relocation
  • Process standardization and SOP optimization
  • Cost-saving and productivity improvement projects
  • Network and distribution optimization projects
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  • Develop project plans, timelines, risk mitigation measures, and stakeholder communication plans.
  • Ensure project deliverables are achieved on schedule and within budget.
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  • SAP & Systems Management
  • Collaborate with IT teams to resolve operational system issues and improve business processes.
  • Utilize operational data and reporting tools to drive performance improvements and business decisions.
  • Work with IT people for SAP enhancement
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  • Cost & Performance Management
  • Own warehouse and last mile delivery operating costs, including warehousing, transportation, and re-labelling expenses.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews.
  • Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities while maintaining service quality.
  • Drive KPI governance and performance management, including:
    • Inventory Accuracy
    • On-Time Delivery (OTD)
    • Order Fulfillment
    • Warehouse Productivity
    • Transportation Cost
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    • Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management
    • Act as the primary DC/LMD representative for Taiwan.
    • Collaborate closely with Commercial, Customer Service, Planning, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Finance, Procurement, and IT teams.
    • Proactively communicate operational risks, mitigation plans, and business impacts.
    • Provide regular operational updates and performance reporting to local and regional leadership teams.
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    • EHS, Quality & Compliance
    • Ensure warehouse and transportation operations comply with local regulations and company quality requirements.
    • Support GDP, EHS, security, and sustainability programs.
    • Participate in audits and drive corrective actions to closure.
    • Qualifications
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      • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
      • Minimum 8 years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, distribution, or supply chain management.
      • Minimum 3 years of experience managing warehouse operations or 3PL providers.
      • Proven experience in warehouse operations, transportation management, and inventory management.
      • Experience leading operational improvement, warehouse migration, or supply chain transformation projects.
      • Strong English communication and presentation skills.
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      • Healthcare, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences industry experience.
      • Experience with SAP S/4HANA
      • Experience managing warehouse relocation or DC migration projects.
      • Knowledge of GDP (Good Distribution Practice) requirements.
      • Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certification.
      • Success Profile
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        • Strong ownership and accountability.
        • Ability to independently lead warehouse and logistics operations.
        • Excellent 3PL management capability.
        • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
        • Proven experience driving cost savings and operational improvements.
        • Ability to communicate effectively with regional leadership.
        • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
        • undefined Work location · Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but requires to work in warehouse or office at least 3 days per week)· Taoyuan, TaiwanSupporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
        • The Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
          • 10+ years in local marketing disciplines with good understanding of customer value chain, product pricing management, portfolio, end-user, channel, communication, marketing tools in China
          • People management experience of more than 3 years
          • Strong communication and negotiating skills, and ability to develop relationships and appropriately influence internal and external stakeholders.
          • Excellence in strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical ability, and cross-functional collaboration.
          • Strong capability to identify commercial GTM barriers and resolutions through understanding of insight, trends and policy movements
          • Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage the team members.
          • Fluent English and Microsoft office skills.

Work location: Taoyuan

• Hybrid Eligible

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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