Director Global Logistics

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Executive
Project and Program Management
Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience is a leading synthetic biology company offering innovative silicon-based DNA synthesis and a range of high-quality synthetic DNA tools to accelerate research and drive positive change globally.

Pharmaceuticals
251-1K
Founded 2013

Description

  • Lead and develop the end-to-end logistics organization across domestic and international shipping, warehousing, and cold chain operations.
  • Improve cold chain logistics programs to protect product integrity during storage, handling, and transportation.
  • Oversee international shipping operations, including customs clearance, import/export compliance, Incoterms selection, and coordination with freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers.
  • Manage warehouse operations across all facilities, including inventory accuracy, space utilization, safety compliance, and order fulfillment performance.
  • Develop and manage relationships with couriers, cold chain logistics vendors, and freight forwarders.
  • Lead RFP/RFQ processes and negotiate logistics contracts to improve service levels and control costs.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Customer Support to align logistics with production, customer commitments, and cost targets.
  • Define, track, and report logistics KPIs to senior leadership.
  • Develop scalable logistics infrastructure to support global expansion, including distribution strategy, warehouse network optimization, and new market entry planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field required.
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA or MS preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive logistics and supply chain experience.
  • At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multi-site or global logistics operations in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical companies.
  • Deep expertise in cold chain logistics, including validated temperature-controlled transport at 2–8°C, –20°C, and –80°C/dry ice, plus packaging qualification.
  • Proven track record in international shipping and trade compliance.
  • Strong warehousing and 3PL management experience, including WMS implementation and optimization, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams across multiple locations.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP/TMS/WMS systems, with SAP preferred, and data analytics tools.
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, capital investment business cases, and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Excellent executive communication and influencing skills with the ability to present complex logistics data to C-suite audiences.
  • Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth biotech environment and building scalable processes from the ground up.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ISO 13485.

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