Opella
Location: Pinebrook, NJ
Opella
is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.
At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.
About The Job The Director Distribution & Logistics is responsible for leading and optimizing the company’s end-to-end Warehouse and Logistics infrastructure, with a strong focus on warehouse management, third-party logistics (3PL) management, freight and overall distribution. This role ensures operational excellence, cost efficiency, and high service levels across all logistics and warehousing functions for multiple channels (DTC, Retailer and 3P ecommerce sales). The leader will oversee internal and external warehouse operations, logistics strategy, and execution, while fostering a high-performance and transformational culture across the team.
Main Responsibilities
Design and implement a logistics and warehousing strategy that supports annual double-digit growth while driving efficient scalability.
Ensure seamless coordination between all internal departments as well as internal warehousing and third-party providers.
Drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and service excellence.
Build a resilient logistics network and leverage technology to enable scalability.
Champion a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Lead and oversee internal warehouse operations, ensuring optimal layout, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
Manage third-party warehouse relationships to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and timely order fulfillment.
Manage contracts with third-party warehouse and logistics providers.
Develop and implement transformational warehousing and logistics strategies to optimize inventory flows, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, GMP, FDA).
Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Quality teams to align operations with business needs.
Track and analyze KPIs such as OTIF, cycle times, inventory turnover, and logistics cost per unit to drive performance improvements.
Lead and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering accountability, innovation, and inclusion.
Monitor and drive down non-compliance fees.
Manage operational budgets and contribute to strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
Implement risk management practices to ensure business continuity and mitigate disruptions.
Leverage digital tools and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
Implement environmentally sustainable practices across logistics and warehousing.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in operations and logistics management, preferably in the CPG, nutraceuticals, or pharmaceutical industries. Proven success in managing complex, multi-site warehouse and logistics networks, including 3PLs.
Deep / hands on expertise in warehouse operations, layout optimization, and inventory control.
Strong understanding of logistics strategy, transportation management, and 3PL oversight.
Strong acumen in developing and managing contracts with freight providers and 3PL partners
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), WMS, TMS
Experience with 3PL selection and implementation
Understanding and experience with developing/managing interfaces between internal ERPs and 3PL providers
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with regulatory compliance standards (OSHA, FDA, GMP).
Understanding of Import/Export activities.
Ability to lead transformation initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
10% travel required.
Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers. We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other\'s backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
www.opella.com/en/careers
Opella Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Opella
is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.
At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.
About The Job The Director Distribution & Logistics is responsible for leading and optimizing the company’s end-to-end Warehouse and Logistics infrastructure, with a strong focus on warehouse management, third-party logistics (3PL) management, freight and overall distribution. This role ensures operational excellence, cost efficiency, and high service levels across all logistics and warehousing functions for multiple channels (DTC, Retailer and 3P ecommerce sales). The leader will oversee internal and external warehouse operations, logistics strategy, and execution, while fostering a high-performance and transformational culture across the team.
Main Responsibilities
Design and implement a logistics and warehousing strategy that supports annual double-digit growth while driving efficient scalability.
Ensure seamless coordination between all internal departments as well as internal warehousing and third-party providers.
Drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and service excellence.
Build a resilient logistics network and leverage technology to enable scalability.
Champion a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Lead and oversee internal warehouse operations, ensuring optimal layout, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
Manage third-party warehouse relationships to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and timely order fulfillment.
Manage contracts with third-party warehouse and logistics providers.
Develop and implement transformational warehousing and logistics strategies to optimize inventory flows, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, GMP, FDA).
Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Quality teams to align operations with business needs.
Track and analyze KPIs such as OTIF, cycle times, inventory turnover, and logistics cost per unit to drive performance improvements.
Lead and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering accountability, innovation, and inclusion.
Monitor and drive down non-compliance fees.
Manage operational budgets and contribute to strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
Implement risk management practices to ensure business continuity and mitigate disruptions.
Leverage digital tools and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
Implement environmentally sustainable practices across logistics and warehousing.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in operations and logistics management, preferably in the CPG, nutraceuticals, or pharmaceutical industries. Proven success in managing complex, multi-site warehouse and logistics networks, including 3PLs.
Deep / hands on expertise in warehouse operations, layout optimization, and inventory control.
Strong understanding of logistics strategy, transportation management, and 3PL oversight.
Strong acumen in developing and managing contracts with freight providers and 3PL partners
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), WMS, TMS
Experience with 3PL selection and implementation
Understanding and experience with developing/managing interfaces between internal ERPs and 3PL providers
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with regulatory compliance standards (OSHA, FDA, GMP).
Understanding of Import/Export activities.
Ability to lead transformation initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
10% travel required.
Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers. We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other\'s backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
www.opella.com/en/careers
Opella Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
#GD-SA
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