Manager Logistics

Manager Logistics – Abbott Nutrition

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

• Career development with an international company.
• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
• A company recognized as a great place to work and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• Recognition as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Altavista, VA – one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology. Working here will make you feel part of a family that works together to make a difference.

We are launching a new regional distribution center – Highview, a critical hub supporting inbound shipments from multiple manufacturing sites and outbound deliveries across diverse channels, including retail and institutional customers.

• Lead the start‑up of a new distribution center, including staffing, infrastructure, qualifications, and EHS&S compliance.
• Build and develop a leadership team to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage day‑to‑day logistics and distribution operations: receiving, shipping, imports/exports, customs, FTZ, and inventory management for global customers and affiliates.
• Ensure order fulfillment excellence, including order placement, shipping coordination, product allocation, prioritization, account management, and resolution of customer inquiries.
• Guarantee compliance with DOT, IATA, GMP, ISO, FDA regulations and ensure all employees are properly trained.
• Oversee customs and FTZ compliance, ensuring all documentation and regulatory requirements are met.
• Drive employee development: coaching, training, performance reviews, hiring of exempt and non‑exempt staff.
• Implement new procedures, safety programs and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Manage the site P&L and ensure financial accountability.
• Collaborate with Quality, EHS&S, IT, Transportation, CSO, and Deployment teams to ensure a seamless start‑up with no network disruption.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 7 years experience in warehouse operations, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with logistics and distribution requirements, terms, customs rules/regulations, FTZ rules/regulations.

• People leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build, coach, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Experience in start‑up environments or launching new facilities/distribution centers.
• Background in business analysis and customer engagement, including handling escalations and driving service excellence.
• Expertise in warehouse management systems (WMS) and familiarity with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP).
• Knowledge of quality systems and cGMP requirements, with experience managing operations under FDA and third‑party audits.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.