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As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Job Description3M Health Care is now SolventumAt 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 RoleAre you an International Supply Chain Leader with a wealth of experience managing complex operations and multi-site teams?Are you operational excellence-oriented, focused on continuous improvement and have strong project and change management skills?If your answer is yes and you are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a bigger impact at EMEA level this may be the opportunity for you!RoleSolventum Ireland is looking to appoint a Snr. Director of Distribution Centre and Transportation - EMEA. This is an important appointment, and you will have an opportunity to define strategy and implement transformational changes geared around operational excellence, safety, ethics and compliance, employee relations. The role is based in Athlone, on a Hybrid basis and will make an impact by:Leading a team of approx. 50 direct and indirectly reporting logistic professionals across EMEA plus several internal Distribution CentresLeading the DC network consisting of approx. 25 European DCs, Regional DCs, Local DCs and Supply Chain WarehousesDefining and implementing the EMEA Distribution Centre StrategyDesign the organization that allows to meet the overall targetsLead the transportation for EMEA including inbound and outbound freightEstablish a Safe Sustainable Operations – Safe places to work with reduced Hazards and Risks, drive for sustainabilityDrive continuous improvements for the categories. Introduces innovative strategies for Supplier excellenceDrive continuous improvement efforts by implementing lean methodologies, process optimizations to achieve cost reduction targetsYour Skills And ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications and skills:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain/engineering or business-related fieldSignificant experience in logistics, manufacturing and continuous improvement environmentProven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a virtual international team that is split over multiple countries and regions and othersComprehensive knowledge and experience across the logistics processes and organizationDemonstrated ability to develop and strengthen organizations, build teams, bring our customer needs to life and effectively motivate and energize organizationallyAdditional experience/qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Experience in the Healthcare/MedTech industry will be highly desirable for this role, as it demonstrates a strong understanding of medical technologies, regulatory requirements, and the ability to navigate the complexities of healthcare systems.Work location: Athlone, IrelandWork Type: Hybrid - Job Duties allow for some remote work but require 2/3 days per week in the office.Travel (30% Domestic & International): Travel will be required to EMEA Distribution Centres (Not excluding any other business travel). Countries in scope include: Ireland, Poland, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Israel, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Türkiye, Germany.Relocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-beingSolventum 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.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.Solventum Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Solventum are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
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