Global Logistics Manager

Global Logistics Integration and Optimisation Manager

About the Role :

Join our Manufacturing & Global Operations team, where we emphasize practical action and continual enhancement. This role is ideal for dynamic individuals with a positive mindset who thrive in an international, collaborative environment.

Our focus is on maintaining high-quality standards and enhancing every stage of our value chain, from procurement to logistics.

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our company’s future successes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify, establish, and implement essential parameters and KPIs to drive logistics operations and processes.
• Develop and standardize logistics process standards and frameworks in collaboration with key supply chain stakeholders, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and future demands.
• Facilitate logistics operational models through comprehensive analysis, design, and implementation of end-to-end solutions that support business and supply chain strategies.
• Integrate new acquisitions and partners effectively into various supply chain functions, ensuring accurate process mapping and seamless business integration.
• Evaluate and enhance current logistics processes through detailed, fact-based analysis and decision-making.
• Champion and oversee the implementation of innovative logistics solutions and process improvements, monitoring and reporting on outcomes.

What You'll Need :

• A University Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; an MBA or related qualification is preferred.
• Experience in consultancy, particularly related to pharmaceutical logistics, or direct experience within the pharmaceutical industry or logistics service providers.
• Proven background in Supply Chain "deliver" roles, such as a business expert in Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing & Distribution, or Foreign Trade.
• Extensive experience in logistics transformation projects, including aspects such as financial flow, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, 3PL management / outsourcing, order-to-cash process improvement, performance management, and new product introduction (NPI).
• Desirable certifications include Green Belt Six Sigma and Supply Chain Certification (e.g., APICS / IBF).
• Prior involvement in pharmaceutical logistics, especially in program and project management within a cold chain, including system setup coordination, primary and secondary distribution, and customs compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP / SD / eWMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and familiarity with the latest in real-time monitoring, order processing, and warehousing technologies & systems.
• Fluency in English and German; additional European languages are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and compellingly to all organizational levels, both in writing and verbally.

What We Offer : This role provides the opportunity to make significant contributions to our company’s logistics and operational efficiency, ensuring that our products consistently meet the highest standards and reach our customers effectively.

Join us to advance your career in a role where your efforts have a direct impact on our global operations and overall success.