Director Logistics & Distribution

Are you someone who thrives in leading high-performing teams, optimizing logistics operations, and driving continuous improvement across transportation and warehouse functions? If so, we want to hear from you! The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Director Logistics & Distribution to join our dedicated team in Germantown, NY. This position will be partially remote (1 day per week work from home) during the initial 6 months / onboarding period, with the potential to work remotely up to 2 days a week depending on business needs. The Pay Range: $157,000 - $163,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered. What we offer: Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more! 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday Annual Bonus Program 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match Tuition reimbursement Career advancement opportunities Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance. Relocation support If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today! The Role: As the Director of Logistics & Distribution, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing all aspects of inbound storage, outbound transportation, and distribution operations. Your responsibilities will span across managing five warehouse facilities nationwide, ensuring efficient receiving, storing, and movement of goods to production. You will spearhead the shipping of finished products to a global customer base via ground and air transportation partners, while collaborating closely with Procurement, Production, and Commercial teams to streamline supply chain processes. Additionally, you will lead transformational projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high standards of inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction. Your leadership will extend to building and nurturing relationships with transportation vendors and overseeing a small dedicated transportation fleet, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Core Responsibilities: Develop and implement logistics and distribution to customer strategies that align with the organization’s short- and long-term business goals. Lead the planning and management of the annual distribution and warehouse operations budget. Support contract development and negotiation efforts to manage vendor relationships and service agreements. Build and maintain strong relationships with Distribution providers, customs agents, and air/ground freight carriers to meet key logistics performance targets. Lead the evaluation, selection, and performance management of third-party transportation and distribution partners. Oversee the freight payment process, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely vendor payments. Oversee receiving, storing, picking, packing, and the internal movement of goods from five U.S.-based warehouse operations to production areas. Manage outbound shipping operations from four U.S. sites, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of finished products to customers worldwide via ground and air freight. Serve as a key partner to Procurement and Production to support the flow of raw materials, and to Commercial teams to coordinate product delivery planning and execution. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to address and resolve disruptions in material arrivals and customer deliveries, maintaining service continuity. Develop and report on logistics performance metrics (e.g., inventory accuracy, days on hand, waste, OTIF, transportation cost, sustainability), and drive continuous improvement. Drive transformational projects focused on implementing new systems, technologies, and process improvements across logistics and distribution functions. Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team while fostering collaboration with cross-functional partners across Procurement, Production, Customer Experience, and Sales. Oversee the operations of a dedicated internal transportation fleet (1–4 trucks), ensuring reliability and efficiency. Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field required; equivalent technical or managerial experience considered. An MBA is desirable. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including senior-level decision-making and policy or procedural development. 5+ years of experience in multi-stop Distribution, where one truck is loaded and scheduled for 10-30 stops at specific locations with specific downloads. Proven experience leading professional teams and managing technical staff within supply chain functions. Demonstrated success in implementing improvements in multi-stop Distribution and warehouse management strategies. 6+ years of experience overseeing direct-to-customer distribution operations. 5+ years of experience managing warehouse and storage facilities. At least 3 years of experience within an organization recognized for best-in-class distribution and warehouse practices. Proficient in managing Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Experience with Lean management principles is desirable Travel: Regular travel is required, generally no more than one trip per month. Physical Requirements & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work, with some walking; standing; bending; carrying items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile; etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Generally, no adverse environmental conditions are present. Allergen Disclosure: Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction. About Us: With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease. Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals. If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us! Better Together at Taconic Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together. Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.