Job Description Summary
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
As the Distribution Planner, you will play a critical role as part of an efficient team by ensuring our products are delivered to our customer base in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position requires a professional attitude with experience in some or all the following areas within the supply chain.
Job Description
Responsibilities
* Multimodal Freight Forwarding:
Coordinate and track multimodal shipments, optimizing routes and carriers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
* Shipping Documentation:
Prepare and manage all shipping documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and resolving documentation issues.
* Forecasting:
Develop and adjust shipping forecasts based on supply-demand analysis to support downstream customer demand.
* Reporting:
Generate and analyze KPIs for planning and distribution, providing actionable insights for improvement.
* Collaboration:
Work closely with planning, customer service, quality, warehousing and other departments to ensure alignment with business goals and resolve logistics challenges.
* Customer Liaison:
Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries related to shipping and distribution, ensuring prompt issue resolution.
* Quality & Compliance:
Ensure distribution activities meet industry standards and regulations, coordinating with Quality teams to guarantee proper storage and transport.
* Continuous Improvement:
Drive initiatives to enhance distribution processes, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain a lean management approach.
Qualifications and Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent).
* Several years of experience in logistics, distribution planning, or supply chain management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
* Strong understanding of multimodal freight forwarding and international shipping regulations.
* Strong knowledge of inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply chain planning.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
* Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, including GDP, GMP, GXP is a plus.
* Must have advanced Excel skills.
* Experience in systems as follows would be advantageous: SAP, ComplianceWire, Veeva Vault, MS Office, MS Business Intelligence, Smartsheets
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Behaviors
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Total Rewards
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No