Sr. Manager Global Logistics Transformation

Pfizer; Zaventem; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global pharmaceutical company in Zaventem seeks a Sr. Manager Global Logistics Transformation to lead logistics initiatives and oversee project management within their Global Logistics & Network Services. This role requires significant logistics and consulting experience, as well as a strong digital and analytical mindset. The position involves working closely with various stakeholders and requires periodic international travel. The workplace is hybrid, allowing flexibility in location.

Prestations

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for international travel

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consulting or logistics with strong supply chain knowledge.
• Experience in program management and transforming organizational processes.
• Excellent digital mindset and presentation skills.
• Ability to work across different levels and regions.

Responsabilités

• Lead multiple transformation initiatives across the organization.
• Govern and harmonize performance metrics within GLNS.
• Oversee AI adoption and ensure metrics align with business priorities.
• Facilitate governance of digital and process transformation across GLNS.

Connaissances

Project management

Change management

Digital mindset

Presentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Master's degree in Science, Engineering or Information Technology

Outils

Gen AI

Machine Learning

Python

Cloud Data Platforms

Description du poste

Global Logistics & Network Services (GLNS) - part of Pfizer Global Supply Chain (GSC) – is accountable for the global movement of Pfizer goods from more than 300 export nodes, servicing multiple supply chain archetypes to over 180 countries. GLNS designs & executes a Global Logistics Strategy that serves the needs of our customers, patients & stakeholders.

The Sr. Manager Global Logistics Transformation is accountable for driving the logistics transformation within Global Logistics & Network Services (GLNS), in line with our GLNS strategic blueprint and GSC NexGen strategy.

This is an individual contributor role and the incumbent will report to Director, Global Logistics & Network Services -Digital & Capabilities Lead.

Working very closely with Pfizer Digital, GLNS Digital Governance team, GLNS analytics team, GLNS Process excellence team & external partners, He/she is responsible for

(1) Project management :

The incumbent will be expected to Lead/ Co-lead/ contribute in multiple “ must not fail ” transformation initiatives, in sync with GSC and GLNS blueprint. This might involve managing cross functional project teams of various sizes and structures, as well as projects of different complexities and durations. The incumbent will need to anticipate and mitigate change management gaps , connecting people, process and technology during major deployments.

(2) “Leading & Lagging” Metrics Governance :

The incumbent will be expected to govern and harmonize metrics , across various tiers of the GLNS organization. eliminating duplication and help build a performance driven organisation. He/She will also be expected to understand evolving business priorities, system landscape and requirement of new metrics, working closely with GLNS analytics team for deployment.

(3) Governance of AI/ ML Pipeline:

The incumbent will be expected to govern AI ( Gen AI/ Agentic AI, Machine Learning ) adoption and value realization across GLNS , reporting up to the GSC NexGen transformation program. He/She will also be expected to benchmark externally (with peers, industry experts) to ensure Pfizer Global Logistics stays ahead on the AI trend and adoption, while creating meaningful value for business. The incumbent will be expected to drive the development of MVP (Minimum viable product) on AI use cases.

(4) Governance of System Architecture

The incumbent will be expected to understand and mitigate associated risks with the current system landscape (Inclusive of SaaS vendors) , while pushing for system convergence and harmonization.

(5) Governance of GLNS Digital & Capabilities Tier 3 Blueprint

The incumbent will be expected to facilitate and govern the GLNS Digital & capabilities Tier 3 blueprint , tracking the Value realization across the full scope of GLNS Digital & Process Transformation. The value realization can span across cost, productivity, service, working capital, compliance and sustainability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience within consulting field and/or Logistics core function with good understanding of supply chain processes
• Program management / Change management experience through major organizational and/ or process transformation program
• Well-developed digital mindset
• Superior presentation skills
• Ability to work with multiple levels in the organization and across geographies in projects and virtual teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid understanding of Gen AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, Python, and Cloud Data Platforms is highly beneficial.
• Good exposure to Logistics Platforms like TMS, ITV, IOT, Risk Platforms etc.
• Educated to Master level. Preferably a degree in Science, Engineering, Information Technology
• Experience within Pharmaceuticals supply chain is nice to have.
• Innovation coach or similar experiences

Periodic international travel might be required – estimated c. 10-15 % of role.

Travel to consist of Project team meetings/ Workshops, External conferences/ benchmarking forums.

Flexible role, in a Pfizer office location at least 2.5 days per week

Stakeholders

PGS: GLNS LT, GLNS Team Leaders, Pfizer Digital Community, any/ all colleagues across GSC

External Partners: Digital Consulting companies, 3PLs, External Pharma benchmark companies

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Pfizer discovers, develops, manufactures and distributes medicines and vaccines. Pfizer wants to contribute to better health and wellness for everyone, at every stage of life. Pfizer works with the government and other health partners to provide quality and accessible healthcare. The patient is central to this story.

Pfizer has four offices in Belgium with which it supports its Belgian and international activities: 1) Anderlecht, where the Pfizer Clinical Research Unit is located. This is a fully equipped phase 1 research center. With that of New Haven (US), it is one of two Phase 1 Pfizer research centers in the world, 2) Elsene , the Belgian headquarters, 3) Puurs , Pfizer's production and packaging site, and 4) Zaventem, the international Pfizer's Logistics Center.

More information can be found at www.pfizer.com, www.pfizer.be and on Facebook and Twitter.

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