Director of Global Supply Chain & Logistics

Director of Global Supply Chain & Logistics

Location: Farmingdale, NY

Overview

Due to exceptional growth, our client is seeking a highly strategic yet operationally agile Director of Global Logistics to lead our international supply chain, customs compliance, and multi-node warehousing network. This role commands the movement of high-value, highly regulated materials for our international food and pharmaceutical ingredient business.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will manage complex inbound lanes originating from manufacturers in China and India, direct our proprietary warehouse operations, and orchestrate a vast domestic and global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) network. Crucially, you will serve as the primary operational stakeholder for upcoming implementation of ERP System with specific Logistics function, ensuring our global logistics processes seamlessly integrate with the new ERP, QMS, and CRM systems.

Inbound Freight & Global Sourcing Logistics

• International Lane Management: Optimize ocean, air, and intermodal freight strategies from manufacturing hubs in China and India to the US and global destinations.
• Customs & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure flawless execution of customs clearances. Oversee adherence to FDA, DEA, USDA, and CBP regulations for imported Rx, OTC, food-grade, and veterinary pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Vendor & Carrier Management: Contract and manage relationships with global freight forwarders, customs brokers, and steamship lines to secure capacity and mitigate transit delays.
  
  

Warehouse & 3PL Network Optimization

• Proprietary Warehouse Leadership: Direct operations at our flagship internal distribution center, focusing on safety, efficiency, and cold-chain compliance (where required).
• 3PL Management: Oversee and scale a multi-node domestic and international 3PL warehouse footprint, holding external partners accountable to strict SLAs.
• Inventory Integrity & Traceability: Ensure rigorous adherence to lot control and FEFO/FIFO processes, guaranteeing complete end-to-end traceability for pharmaceutical ingredients.
  
  

Technology Transformation & Process Design

• ERP Champion: Partner with the IT team as the lead functional stakeholder to design, test, and implement the logistics and inventory modules of the ERP system.
• System Integration: Define the operational requirements for data exchanges (EDI/API) linking our internal warehouse, 3PL partners, QMS, and CRM into the ERP.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 10 years of progressive leadership in international logistics, customs compliance, and warehousing within food,pharmaceuticals, life sciences, API distribution, or specialty chemicals.
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, import/export controls, GxP warehousing environments, and 21 CFR Part 11 / drug pedigree compliance.
• ERP Familiarity: Direct experience working within modern ERP environments; prior exposure to a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar implementation is highly preferred.
• Network Scaling: Proven track record of successfully managing a hybrid distribution model (internal warehouse combined with a highly integrated 3PL network).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, International Business, or a related field. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., APICS CSCP/CLTD, Licensed Customs Broker) are a strong plus.
  
  

Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and participation in a company-wide bonus plan.

For immediate consideration and a prompt response, please send your current resume to sb@scientificsearch.com and include the job number 20203 in the subject line.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Our client does not offer visa sponsorship