Distribution Center Manager

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:
Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:
Warehouse & Distribution

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Kfar Saba, Center District, Israel

Job Description:

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments. In MedTech, we blend heart, science, and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech .

We are searching for the best talent for a Distribution Center Manager role, to join our team located in Kfar Saba, Israel.

The Distribution Center (DC) Manager is accountable for strategic planning and day-to-day management of the distribution center. The role ensures that warehousing and logistics activities meet global,regional and local standards and manages the budget to optimize costs while maintaining efficiency and quality. The DC Manager leads the team, promotes continuous improvement equal employment opportunities, and develops talent to support business growth.

The DC Manager works closely with Quality and Compliance, EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety), to establish and enforce quality and safety procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance. This includes compliance with J&J's quality policies, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) guidelines, and EHS regulations.

The role is also responsible for site maintenance, infrastructure management, and operational continuity, with a focus on lean processes, safety, and site excellence.

You will be responsible for:

- Management of cross sector distribution center and transportation (inbound and outbound)
- Manage all warehousing and distribution activities for the cross-sector facility, including inbound and outbound freight. Ensure compliance with safety requirements, legislation, organizational policies and procedures. Provide effective logistics and financial oversight through clear leadership and decision-making.
- Implement a state-of-the-art loaner kit facility, with an organizational structure and procedures that support efficient loaner kit cycle times.
- Manage relationships with subcontractors supporting distribution center operations.
- Develop environmental initiatives to reduce the distribution center's environmental impact.
- Strive for continuous improvement both in terms of cost and service per requirements of the marketplace and ensure the procurement process is aligned to organization guidelines leadership in projects to improve cost reduction (CIP)
- Manage people in line with Credo principles.
- Provide input regarding the DC budget and maintain cost controls.
- Manage and resolve issues related to customer satisfaction, logistics, quality, and other aspects of warehouse operations.

- Plan and conducts annual and cycle inventory counts of warehouse items.

- Monthly controls of inventory adjustments in the ERP system, including an in-depth review of write-offs that do not comply with the SOP .

- Works with other relevant departments to coordinate the flow of materials or products,for planning purposes.

- Plan and lead warehouse activities for new product introduction (NPI) launches.
- Establish personal development plans for the DC team.
- Work in line with the organization's EHS culture, lead safety committees, and strengthen the safety culture in the distribution center.
- Manage the employee recruitment process at the DC.
- Manage distribution/transportation operations and costs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Exceptional change management and listening skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders across various sectors and functions.

- Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills, with the ability to lead a large, diverse team of professionals.

- Strong oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences.

- Strong Customer Orientation

- Ability to develop creative approaches in an ambiguous environment.

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- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business Management, aligned with the listed major responsibilities.

Job location:

DC – Kfar Saba

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Collaboration, Compliance Management, Cost Management, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Operations Management, Order Management, Organizing, Program Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management