Vacature Director, Global Process Owner Warehouse & Logistics

Director, Global Process Owner Warehouse & Logistics in Geleen

Location: Geelen, Netherlands.

The role: We are looking for an experienced and strategic leader to join our Global Supply Chain Excellence & Transformation organization as Director, Global Process Owner Warehouse & Logistics Strategy & Operations.

This role is ideal for a leader who combines deep warehousing and logistics expertise with strong governance, transformation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

The full‑time annual base salary for this position in:

• Netherlands is expected to range between EUR 108'750 and EUR 152'250.

What you will do:

• Own the global Warehouse & Logistics strategy and governance agenda.
• Lead warehousing and transportation transformation initiatives across the network.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Drive logistics network optimization and 3PL/carrier performance.
• Act as the global process owner for warehouse and logistics execution.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align logistics and supply chain priorities.
• Deliver improvements in service, inventory performance, business continuity, and cost-to-serve.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in warehousing and logistics within complex global matrix organizations, with a proven track record delivering multi-site transformation initiatives.
• Strong expertise in logistics strategy, network optimization, transportation management, and 3PL/carrier performance management.
• Demonstrated success establishing governance frameworks, operational standards, and performance management processes to drive sustainable business outcomes.
• Experience leading ERP-enabled logistics transformations, preferably involving SAP EWM and/or SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Strong program and project management capabilities, combined with a continuous improvement mindset and knowledge of quality and compliance requirements in regulated environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and effectively navigate complex, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments; business fluent English required.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now!