Description

As a Logistics Lead, you will oversee a variety of logistics functions, including managing third-party logistics and transportation, as well as ensuring compliance in customs and warehouse operations. This role focuses on optimizing costs, fostering team engagement, and driving continuous improvement in logistics processes.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• •Experience in logistics and warehouse activities
• •Team player with project facilitation skills
• •Experience leading teams and projects in logistics
• •Knowledge of import/export regulations and GDP
• •Excellent systems skills
• •Understanding of downstream processes in Pharma
• •Understanding of KPI's and SLA management
• •Strong relationship management skills
• •Understanding of process improvement and change management
• •Strong data analysis skills
• •Capacity to work transversally in a dynamic environment

Tasks

• •Lead logistics operations at a global and regional level
• •Manage third-party logistics activities
• •Oversee transportation to and from the distribution center
• •Handle customs management for import and export processes
• •Supervise internal warehouse activities
• •Ensure safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in logistics operations
• •Coach and support the logistics team
• •Develop individual development programs for team members
• •Promote team engagement to foster a winning culture
• •Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives
• •Define action plans to optimize distribution costs
• •Control expenditures and track performance against the budget
• •Manage daily operations and interface issues
• •Ensure business continuity through effective planning
• •Oversee inbound process management
• •Resolve issues related to damaged products and returns
• •Collaborate with Quality to ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices
• •Participate in internal and external audits
• •Support stock counts according to global processes
• •Evaluate supplier performance and build strategic relationships
• •Identify cost savings and maximize supplier value
• •Develop service level agreements and define business objectives
• •Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms for performance measurement
• •Monitor and manage KPIs related to performance and costs
• •Approve third-party logistics invoices and identify improvement areas
• •Align best practices with the third-party logistics core model
• •Contribute to process improvements and new initiatives
• •Detect inefficiencies and propose improvements
• •Plan and execute transportation in compliance with company processes
• •Address supplier collaboration issues and establish agreements
• •Ensure compliance in import/export activities and documentation
• •Train backups for critical processes
• •Support local distribution center activities in compliance with regulations

Benefits