Principal Logistics Specialist

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About the role: 

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Logistics Specialist to lead transportation networks and performance optimization within our Global Transportation team. In this influential role, you will provide thought leadership and strategic oversight across our North America domestic and international small parcel networks. You will act as a key liaison between transportation providers and internal business stakeholders, ensuring that our logistics operations are cost-effective, performance-driven, and aligned with global KPIs. This position plays a critical role in shaping transportation strategy, supporting high-impact initiatives, and advancing our logistics capabilities through data-driven solutions and cross-functional collaboration. 

Work model, sponsorship, relocation: 

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance may be considered.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Lead strategic logistics initiatives to improve domestic and international small parcel transportation performance, cost-efficiency, and service levels 

• Serve as the senior point of contact for tactical and strategic decisions with transportation carriers, 3PLs, and internal stakeholders 

• Drive continuous improvement in transportation operations by monitoring KPIs, performing root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions 

• Create and maintain transportation budgets for different freight categories and services  

• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Distribution, Sourcing, and Commercial teams to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions that support business objectives 

• Develop and implement business intelligence dashboards and reporting tools to track performance, forecast trends, and support strategic decisions 

• Own vendor management activities including Quarterly Business Reviews, performance audits, and long-term capability development 

• Evaluate alternate methods of transportation and recommend cost-effective, service-oriented strategies to drive efficiency and resilience 

• Serve as a subject matter expert for transportation technology and analytics platforms, including Tableau, Power BI, and other tools 

Qualifications: 

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field 

• Demonstrated experience with transportation network optimization, KPI management, and cross-functional leadership 

• Proven success managing outsourced transportation providers and multi-modal logistics operations (domestic and international) 

• Strong analytical skills and experience working with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels of the organization 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience in the medical device, healthcare, or high-technology sectors 

• Track record of leading large-scale logistics improvement projects and driving innovation across supply chain operations 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment 

• High degree of self-motivation, accountability, and operational discipline 

Requisition ID: 614797 

Minimum Salary: $ 86600 

Maximum Salary: $ 164500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.