CMO & Exports Manager

The CMO & Export Operations Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of international logistics activities supporting assigned CMOs and export operations.

The role works closely with CMOs, manufacturing sites, Quality, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, Transportation, external logistics providers, testing laboratories, and other business partners to ensure materials and products are shipped on time, according to business needs and applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

This position is responsible for understanding upcoming business requirements, identifying logistics risks, coordinating solutions, and ensuring appropriate follow-up when issues occur. The role also supports new CMO implementations, changes to existing supply chains, new shipping lanes, and continuous improvement activities.

The position requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide logistics guidance and recommendations to business partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage international logistics activities supporting U.S. exports and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
• Oversee export warehousing, distribution, and international transportation to ensure timely, cost-effective, and GDP-compliant shipments.
• Serve as the primary logistics contact for CMOs, third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, and internal business partners.
• Coordinate the reliable movement of materials, intermediates, and finished products between company sites, CMOs, laboratories, and international destinations.
• Support the design and implementation of new shipping lanes, CMO projects, and changes to existing supply chains.
• Monitor logistics providers through KPIs, performance metrics, and routine business reviews.
• Use operational data and AI-enabled tools to identify risks, trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, Manufacturing, Transportation, and other functions to resolve logistics issues.
• Manage the CMO logistics budget and forecast.
• Provide logistics guidance while independently managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in supply chain or logistics operations, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with international transportation, warehousing, import/export operations, and GDP requirements.
• Strong SAP knowledge, preferably including S/4HANA, OTC, SD, LE, GTS, or WM.
• Knowledge of Trade Compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, project-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using data analysis, AI-enabled tools, automation, or business intelligence solutions to support operational improvements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a global, cross-functional organization.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.