Logistics Manager (33747)

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Logistics Manager for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 6-month contract, with high possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position, where you have to be 1 day onsite, depending on the projects it can be more.

What will you do

Global Distribution EMEA plays a key role in our clients' mission to supply every patient every time. Our client uses a complex network of logistics service providers. The Logistics Manager provides operational oversight and management to a number of service providers.

You will operate in a cross-functional environment being the liaison between multiple disciplines within our client and third parties. You execute with a strong focus on country centricity, GDP, productivity and cold chain management.

• 20% Administration.
• 60% Managing 3rd Part Logistics Providers.
• 20 % Projects and Optimization.
• This can change depending on the project that are running.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply leveraging the service level agreements and adhere to a cost effective distribution strategy.
• Establish and maintain an external and internal network enabling Global Distribution to ensure excellent operational performance.
• Execute with a strong focus on country centricity, GDP, cold chain management and timely and correct transportation of our clients' shipments from Third Party Distribution Centres.
• Document and maintain procedures for the effective transportation of our clients' products from source to customer, for example lane assessments
• Implement best in class solutions for supply chain partner management.
• Ensure supply, meet service levels and stay within budget in a GDP compliant way.
• Support/perform performance and business reviews with supply chain partners on current business, escalations, reporting and improvements. The focus on this role will be Warehousing and Transport in country.
• Support internal stakeholders in escalating issues to supply chain partners by maintaining excellent relationships with third parties on appropriate management level.
• Maintain agreements with supply chain partners.
• Analyse/process and present data in relation to supply chain performance.
• Build internal network within affiliates and corporate functions to achieve results in line with Global Distribution priorities and key initiatives.
• Plan, build and manage distribution lanes for the region.
• Partner with Global Strategic Sourcing in contract and service level reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related to Supply Chain/Logistics, Change Management or Industrial Engineering & 2 years of directly related experience or 3-5 years' experience in the logistics industry, in a role of supplier management.
• Supply chain, cold chain and warehousing expertise.
• Experience managing suppliers and improving processes.
• GMP and GDP knowledge.
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA.
• Experience SAP and BW.
• Experience setting up service level agreements
• Good technical writing skills.
• Quick process understanding, insight and visualizing.
• Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication, other languages a plus.
• Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and ability to distil insights.
• Independent self-starter, able to work autonomously, under pressure and in teams.
• Natural relationship builder in which employer's interests prevail be soft and, on the relationship, when possible and be tough when needed.
• Result focused and proven ability to deliver results
• Motivated, persistent, eager to optimize, drive for excellence.
• Strong relational, negotiating and persuasion skills.
• Problem solver with high sense of responsibility.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal & written).
• Oversee processes beyond own department.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Negotiation and influencing skills, organizational sensitivity.
• Networking & cross- functional stakeholder engagement.
• Results driven.
• Operational Excellence and transformation mindset.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please reach out to Tim Browaeys, tim.browaeys@orioneng.com or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607

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