Director, Logistics Center of Excellence

Integra LifeSciences

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$145,000–$199,000 Per Year

SKILLS

APICS (Association for Operations Management), Automation, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Business Administration, Capacity and Performance Management, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Establish Priorities, Functional Programming Languages, Healthcare, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Logistics, Matrix Management, Metrics, Network Programming, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Project Management Professional (PMP), Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Requirements Management, Resume Search, Scorecarding, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Strategy, Standards of Care, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Sustainability, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning

LOCATION

Cincinnati, OH

POSTED

30+ days ago

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what's possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

The Director, Logistics Center of Excellence (CoE) serves as the global leader for logistics standards, performance governance, and capability development across Integra's distribution, transportation, trade compliance, returns, systems enablement, and strategic supplier management functions. This role is responsible for establishing global processes, defining performance expectations, driving cross-network optimization, and enabling the systems and supplier partnerships required to deliver operational reliability, cost efficiency, and customer excellence.

This role builds & leads a team of functional excellence leaders covering end to end logistics, ensuring consistent implementation of best practices, strong operational discipline, and scalable logistics capabilities across all regions. The CoE Director partners deeply with regional supply chain leaders, operations teams, IT, Quality, Commercial, and 3PL partners to ensure that global standards translate into consistent execution and measurable performance.

The Director is accountable for creating the governance structures, tools, and improvement roadmap that strengthen network-wide logistics capabilities and enable Integra to scale effectively while improving service, cost, quality, and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Standards & Governance

* Define, maintain, and govern global standards, SLAs, SOPs, and process requirements across distribution, transportation, trade compliance and reverse logistics.

* Establish performance governance cadences including KPI scorecards, QBRs, audits, and continuous improvement reviews.

* Ensure global consistency in processes, compliance controls, and operating expectations across both insourced and 3PL-run sites.

Network Performance Management

* Own global logistics KPI frameworks including cost-per-unit, service levels, cycle times, accuracy, claims, and recovery metrics.

* Conduct deep-dive analyses into performance deviations, develop corrective action plans with regional leaders, and ensure measurable closure.

* Benchmark performance across sites and regions to identify best practices and standardize high-performing operating models.

Technology Enablement & Systems Governance

* Partner with IT to define logistics technology requirements for WMS, TMS, analytics platforms, automation, and integration tools.

* Govern system configuration standards, master data rules, adoption expectations, and testing/rollout methodology.

* Prioritize logistics capability enhancements and ensure successful deployment globally.

Strategic Supplier Management

* Oversee global supplier segmentation, scorecards, QBRs, and performance escalation frameworks for 3PLs, carriers, and logistics vendors.

* Partner with Procurement and Legal on global contract standards and SLA/KPI harmonization.

* Lead strategic supplier innovation programs, including automation, sustainability, and digital enablement pilots.

Network Optimization & CI Leadership

* Own the global pipeline of cross-network optimization programs (capacity, automation, process redesign, cost-to-serve).

* Build and govern a continuous improvement framework, coaching Excellence Managers and supporting use of Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools.

* Ensure lessons learned and improvements achieved at one site are rapidly scaled across the network.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, or related field required.

* Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Experience

* 12+ years of logistics or supply chain leadership, with a strong background in multi-site or global performance governance.

* Demonstrated success leading excellence, standards, or COE-style functions.

* Experience managing 3PL partnerships, large-scale technology deployments, and high-impact cross-functional programs.

Skills & Capabilities

* Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate strategy into standards and governance frameworks.

* Expertise in performance management, KPI design, analytics, and continuous improvement.

* Strong communication skills with ability to engage senior leadership, regional teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

* Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across a diverse and matrixed organization.

* Familiarity with WMS/TMS systems, automation, and logistics technology roadmaps.

Certifications (Preferred)

* Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt), PMP, APICS CSCP/CLTD.

Salary Pay Range:

$145,000.00 - $199,000.00 USD Salary

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training . In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation . Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following https://jobs.integralife.com/total-rewards/

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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