Senior Logistics Specialist

Task & Responsibilities:
 

• Manage distribution and logistics activities
• Supervise and manage operational D&L activities – including monitoring inventory levels
• Work closely with global supply chain and PO&T functions to ensure logistics execution
• Manage FG shipments, invoicing, shipping deviations and sales & inventory reporting and regular issues resolution meetings with cross functional stakeholders (e.g. Finished Goods Planning, Quality, Commercial, Finance, S&OP, Packaging, Engineering)
• Identify and communicate any shipment risks to management, support recommendations and implementation of corrective actions to minimize supply risks and work within the defined quality and compliance framework (f.e. SOX, GMP & GDP)
• Monitor inventory levels and changing supply chain dynamics to anticipate and plan logistics activities, understand internal and external business drivers and use this understanding to accomplish own work
• Analyze cross functional and logistics processes and identify/ implement solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of the supply chain
• Coordinate and manage continuous improvement activities across D&L and in collaboration with other GSC pillars
• Train and provide guidance in all areas of distribution and logistics within and outside D&L

Requirements:
 

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain related Education or Fachhochschule (Supply Chain/Export Expert “Logistikfachmann/Exportfachmann). Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt is an asset
• Minimum 3 - 5 years working experience in a Logistics role with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry
• Experience within an international and regulated environment is required
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills (excellent written and verbal communicator with the ability to articulate recommendations and key decision points to senior management)
• Demonstrated experience reducing complex subjects to key points. Ability to work in fast paced environments and great organizational skills to effectively balance a broad range of projects and tasks in parallel
• Exceptional team player (ability to direct and participate in cross functional and management teams). Ability to develop a strong network across the company
• Project Management experience and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Experience with Supply Chain tools, preferably: Oracle, Hyperion, PowerBI, TrackWise, SAP

Sounds interesting? Apply now – We're looking forward to receiving your applications!