Associate Director Logistics & Distribution

London Area, United Kingdom

7/31/2025

Job Description

General/Position Summary

The Associate Director, Logistics & Distribution participates in established global supply networks, fostering cross functional relationships and integrating activities both within and outside the organization. They manage a team focused on Logistics and other tasks related to the movement of goods. This role helps set the standards for work within the department and contributes to the development of department goals, resource plans and budgets.

This is a remote position based in England.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the operations and development of the logistics and distribution function including integration of these activities cross-functionally, in collaboration with other managers
• Influences the development of objectives across existing global supply chain networks; creates and implements operational tactics to ensure goal achievement
• Assists in the creation of department goals
• Collaborates with finance managers to develop the valuation of goods being moved
• Supports supplier selection and manages relations for function-specific suppliers
• Prepares and presents briefings on group plans, progress and high-level Logistics issues
• Primary owner of group business processes including designing, drafting, reviewing and approving standard operating procedures for group activities
• Manages logistics team professionals
• Determines project assignments and staffing requirements for projects
• Determines hiring plan for group in conjunction with senior management
• Oversees staff performance, progress towards goals; provides staff with coaching, motivation and career development advice
• Leveraging established relationships with other managers, proactively and collaboratively works cross-functionally to resolve issues that block the timely flow of materials or projects
• Owns and drives external governance with logistics partners against contractual KPI’s
• Drives and owns continuous improvement initiatives and pipeline both internally & externally
  
  

Required Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business, or related discipline

Required Experience

Typically requires significant years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in logistics and distribution.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of individual contributors
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high degree of effectiveness
• Possesses a distinguished record of delivering on critical project goals and moving projects forward
• Exhibits a robust knowledge in Logistics
• Demonstrates strong aptitude for motivating others and building team unity
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written/oral ) with all levels of the company
• Advanced vendor management skills
• Experienced at managing Logistics supplier relationship and contract management.
  
  
  
  

Flex Designation

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]