Senior Program Manager - Global Warehousing, Heerlen

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About The Role As a Senior Warehouse Program Manager, you lead the end‑to‑end strategy, planning, and execution of warehouse setups across multiple countries to support the MiniMed business. You manage complex global programs by collaborating with third‑party logistics (3PL) providers and partnering closely with cross‑functional teams – including Quality, Regulatory, IT, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, Procurement, and Customer Care. Your responsibilities include selecting and onboarding 3PL partners, defining operational requirements, overseeing system integrations, ensuring regulatory and quality compliance, and driving warehouse readiness through go‑live and stabilization. You establish global standards, mitigate risks, and ensure each warehouse supports efficient, compliant, and customer‑focused distribution. In this role, you play a critical part in expanding MiniMed’s global logistics network, enabling reliable product availability and supporting business growth in international markets.

Global Warehouse Program Leadership

Lead the planning, implementation, and execution of warehousing programs across multiple international locations.

Develop global playbooks, standard operating frameworks, and scalable templates for warehouse setup and onboarding.

Manage and review program timelines, budgets, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans.

Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client‑satisfaction goals and objectives.

Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem‑solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

3PL Selection&Management

Evaluate, select, and contract with third‑party logistics (3PL) providers in each country.

Ensure 3PL partners meet service level, compliance, quality, and cost expectations.

Drive periodic business reviews, KPIs, and issue resolution with 3PL teams.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Regulatory&Quality– ensure warehouses meet medical device storage standards, ISO 13485, GDP, and country‑specific requirements.

Trade Compliance– ensure proper import/export processes and documentation readiness.

Customer Care&Commercial Teams– align warehouse capabilities with customer fulfillment expectations.

IT / Digital– lead WMS integrations, EDI connections, and data flow mapping.

Finance&Procurement– manage contract negotiations, budgeting, and cost optimization.

Operational Setup&Go‑Live Execution

Define facility requirements, storage conditions, product handling workflows, and operational KPIs.

Lead readiness assessments, SOP creation, training coordination, and validation activities.

Oversee inventory transitions, system testing, UAT, and go‑live rollout.

Stabilize operations post‑launch and hand over to regional operations teams.

Compliance&Quality

Ensure all warehouse operations comply with FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards, and local regulatory requirements.

Support audits, CAPA processes, and quality reviews with internal and external partners.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency, cost, accuracy, and service levels.

Analyze performance data and drive corrective actions where needed.

Benchmark against industry best practices for medical device warehousing and distribution.

Differentiating Factors Autonomy

Leads a large, diverse team (managers and experienced professionals)

Translates strategy into actionable business plans

Operates with a high level of independence and decision‑making authority

Organizational Impact

Initiates and leads strategic programs and projects

Decisions impact timelines, budgets, resources, and business outcomes

Typically accountable for budget or P&L within a function or region

Innovation&Complexity

Develops new processes, policies, and operational standards

Solves complex, ambiguous problems requiring in-depth analysis

Communication&Influence

Engages with internal and external stakeholders

Influences cross‑functional decisions and aligns diverse priorities

Leadership&Talent Management

Leads teams across functions or geographies

Drives performance, development, and organizational goals

Accountable for hiring, development, and performance management

Required Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Minimum of 7 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations

Proven experience in leading international warehouse implementations, preferably in regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare)

Strong knowledge of 3PL management, warehouse management systems (WMS), and global distribution models

Demonstrated experience in people leadership and managing complex, cross‑functional programs

Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position.

Benefits&Compensation MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create.

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