グローバルディストリビューション担当副社長/ VP Global Distribution

An international medical technology company is seeking a VP Global Distribution. The successful candidate will lead global distribution strategy and operations, optimise logistics networks, ensure regulatory compliance, improve customer fulfilment, and drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and organisational transformation. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

• Define global distribution strategy, network design, and multi-year roadmaps aligned with business objectives and growth requirements
• Oversee global distribution operations, including warehousing, transportation, inventory deployment, and customer fulfilment across regional distribution centres and logistics hubs
• Drive network optimisation and transformation through automation, digitalisation, AI-enabled planning, and standardised processes
• Improve customer fulfilment, service quality, productivity, and operational efficiency through performance management and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations, Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and quality standards, working with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to maintain audit readiness
• Manage third-party logistics providers and transportation partners, negotiate service agreements, and improve supplier performance
• Oversee global distribution budgets, logistics expenditure, and network investments while driving cost optimisation and productivity improvements
• Lead regional distribution teams across the Americas, EMEA, Japan, and APAC, developing leadership capabilities and organisational effectiveness
• Collaborate with global functions and regional leaders to improve end-to-end supply chain performance, represent Distribution in executive forums, and support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integration

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• More than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, and distribution management
• Significant experience leading global distribution operations in MedTech, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or similarly regulated industries
• Proven track record in developing global distribution strategies and delivering large-scale network transformation
• Experience managing complex, multi-regional distribution networks and large global organisations
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing significant operational budgets
• Proven experience leading organisational transformation and change management initiatives
• Ability to schedule and manage meetings across multiple time zones
• Ability and willingness to travel globally approximately 30%
• Proficient in verbal and written English

Preferred requirements:

• Master’s degree or MBA
• Experience with medical device regulatory frameworks, including FDA, MDR, ISO 13485, and Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
• Experience with warehouse automation, digital supply chain technologies, logistics systems, and analytics platforms
• Possess valid relevant professional certifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operational Excellence, Lean, or related disciplines
• Proficient in Japanese

About the Company:

A global medical technology company specialising in innovative solutions for healthcare professionals. The company develops advanced medical equipment and technologies, particularly in endoscopy and therapeutic solutions, to support medical procedures and improve patient care.

Keywords:

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