Summary:
Our client, a global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Global Logistics Manager to manage intercompany clinical and commercial material movements, including drug substance, drug product and finished goods, from order placement through to final delivery.
The successful candidate will support the planning and distribution of pharmaceutical products to and from third-party manufacturing, packaging and distribution facilities globally, ensuring shipments are executed in line with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), import/export compliance requirements and cold chain standards.
Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day operational logistics planning, ensuring timely and compliant execution of material movements
Own day-to-day planning and execution activities, including order-to-cash related logistics coordination
Coordinate temperature-controlled shipping and delivery between contract manufacturing operations, packaging sites, distribution centres and customers
Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships through effective communication and stakeholder management
Establish and maintain standardised material movement practices, protocols and transport planning schedules
Proactively track shipments and provide visibility on delivery status and risks
Work with Trade Compliance teams to ensure appropriate documentation is in place for customs reporting and import/export compliance
Support the creation and implementation of work instructions, risk assessments and standard operating procedures to support compliant operations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support broader supply chain and logistics projects as required
Implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness and service delivery
Ensure compliance with GDP requirements, cold chain standards and applicable quality and regulatory expectations
Complete QMS records, including deviations and change controls related to logistics activities and external partners
Execute ERP transactions to support timely inventory updates and financial recognition
Support cross-functional planning activities with internal teams and external partners
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline, alternatively another relevant degree with continuing education in logistics or supply chain
Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain management, logistics or warehousing
Strong understanding of global logistics principles, transportation management and supply chain operations
Experience managing shipments across third-party manufacturing, packaging and distribution networks
Cold chain logistics experience is highly desirable
Strong working knowledge of GDP and quality standards within a regulated environment
Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP
Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred (Yellow Belt desirable)
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