Warehouse Manager, Logistics & Distribution

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Warehouse Manager, Logistics & Distribution

At Elanco, it all starts with animals.

As a Warehouse Manager, you will lead all warehouse and logistics operations at our Elwood, Kansas site, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant flow of materials that support our manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will own end-to-end warehouse activities—from receiving and storage to material supply for production and shipment of finished goods.

You will play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, driving operational performance, and ensuring compliance within a regulated environment.

You’ll also lead a team, foster a strong culture of safety and quality, and continuously improve systems and processes, including SAP Warehouse Management (WM).

Your Responsibilities:


* Provide leadership and direction for all warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring reliable and efficient material flow across the site.


* Own end-to-end warehouse processes, from inbound materials through outbound finished goods, supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations.


* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory accuracy, on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery, and warehouse efficiency, and take action to drive continuous improvement.


* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.

Create an inclusive environment that encourages accountability, engagement, and growth.


* Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to align priorities and ensure seamless execution.


* Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and all regulatory requirements.

Support audits and maintain a strong state of inspection readiness.


* Own warehouse procedures and documentation, including SOPs, ensuring they are current, effective, and consistently followed.


* Leverage and optimize SAP WM and ERP systems to improve inventory control, traceability, and operational efficiency.


* Partner with Finance to ensure inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and alignment with financial processes.


* Oversee inventory management processes such a...