Brief Description:
Responsible for managing international supply chain logistics for Jazz products in compliance with applicable GDP and other regulations.
Key responsibilities:
* Developing and leading supply chain logistics strategies to meet current and future business needs
* Identify, lead and contribute to supply chain logistics projects including network development, shipping route design and validation/qualification, temperature controlled logistics, international affiliate introduction, new product introduction etc
* Identifying, contributing to and leading projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Commercial etc) as required to achieve supply chain logistics objectives
* Ensuring timely supply and distribution of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required
* Monitoring, reporting and managing supply chain logistics partner performance, including developing improvement plans where necessary
* Managing relationships with supply chain logistics and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required
* Managing logistics operations staff if required
* Monitoring and recording, using appropriate systems, shipments of intermediate and finished products. Ensure accuracy of this information to assist with supply chain decision making.
* Ensures international trade activities adhere to domestic and international regulations, minimizing risks and costs.
* Working closely with commercial and other functions to obtain and interpret demand forecasts in order to manage positioning of product throughout the distribution supply chain
* Maintaining compliance with GDP, trade, financial, customs and other requirements to ensure patient supply and meet business objectives
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Management of logistics providers (freight forwarders, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), customs brokers)
* Work closely with logistics providers to ensure product availability and logistics efficiency
* Provide management and oversight of logistics providers
* Producing consolidated monthly performance reports to monitor logistics performance
* Coordinate and lead performance review meetings with logistic providers to ensure excellent distribution services to meet the needs of Jazz and our patients
* Act as a reference point for the logistics providers and manage the day-to day relationship.
* Monitor logistics KPIs and performance metrics, provide feedback on logistics providers’ performance and escalate issues as required.
* Identify and lead continuous improvements at logistics providers to ensure a smooth collaboration to meet patients’ needs.
* Manage and follow-up quality issues and incidents with quality, actively participate to Corrective and Preventive Action Plans as needed.
Additional Business Support
* Support other members of the logistics team as needed
* Provide support and assistance to the broader Global Supply Chain
* Support and provide backup to other Regions’ Customer Service colleagues as required.
* Compliance with company approval and compliance processes.
* Support pre commercial teams (Clinical, Development) and any other functions that require to move goods and materials internationally.
* Some international travel will be required
People
* Will work within a global organization including team members in other countries
* Work collaboratively with Jazz colleagues, partners, customers and suppliers globally
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates will need the following attributes and experience:
* Good knowledge of GDP practices and requirements
* Understanding of import and export procedures and required documentation
* Previous experience of temperature-controlled shipments across Air, Ocean and Truck modes
* Experience working in a pharmaceutical environment
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Comfortable communicating to internal and external stakeholders of all levels
* Good Analysis skills to evaluate multi-factor situations and work on problem resolution
* Experience identifying and delivering continuous improvement initiatives
* Respect and share the values of Jazz Pharmaceuticals
* Ability to work with a cross-functional and multi-cultural Teams
* Ability to work well and deliver under pressure
* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and customers and patients oriented/focus
* Proficient with MS Office and SAP
* Excellent spoken/written English skills are essential
Required/Preferred Education
* Degree in business management, logistics or a related discipline
* Strong understanding of and experience in international pharmaceutical supply chain logistics including customs, regulatory, temperature controlled products
* Jazz management competencies (technical, planning, communication, interpersonal, leading, judgment skills)
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