Sr Mgr Operations DC Beerse

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Beerse

On-site

EUR 96,000 - 165,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Beerse Distribution Center seeks a Senior Manager Distribution to lead a complex, worldwide distribution operation with focus on safety, cost and on-time delivery.

You will translate business objectives into priorities, drive cGMP/GTP and EH&S compliance, and roll out network strategy with Beerse site players across Europe. Strong leadership and Lean mindset are essential.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or a related field.
Proficient in Dutch and English.
Experience in large-scale distribution and logistics.

Responsibilities

Lead a complex distribution operation across Beerse and global networks.
Drive cGMP/GTP compliance and define related objectives.
Develop people, manage budget, and report KPIs and P&L.
Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Cost Management

Distribution Management

DRP

Inventory Optimization

Strategic Supply Chain Management

Warehouse Management

Transportation Management

ERP SAP

Ariba

Education

Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or related field

Tools

ERP SAP (E2, eWM, eStream)

Comet

ICR

Ariba

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function

Warehouse & Distribution

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description

At our Beerse Distribution Center, you will lead a complex distribution operation focused on ensuring that customers receive the right product, in good condition, with the right documentation, at the agreed time and at an optimal cost.

As Senior Manager Distribution, you will translate business objectives into clear priorities for your teams, evaluate performance, and report on the results of the distribution processes. You will lead with our Credo values and ensure that safety remains the first priority.

You will operate in a highly complex distribution environment, covering worldwide distribution, specialized customer requirements, clinical supply, cold storage, vaccines, and Advanced Therapies. You will work closely with the Beerse site organization and contribute to the European Distribution Network management team, helping to roll out the network strategy and manage its impact on the Beerse Distribution Center.

This is an opportunity for an experienced leader who can combine operational leadership, people management, compliance, customer focus, financial responsibility, and continuous improvement within a complex distribution environment.

What You Will Do

Lead a Complex Distribution Operation

You will lead and manage distribution activities across a diverse and highly specialized operational environment, including:

Export / ROW: Worldwide distribution of large volumes of goods produced in Beerse or externally.
Fine distribution: Distribution for different customers, including Janssen Cilag for the BLEU market and narcotics.
CSU, direct-to-site distribution: Worldwide distribution of clinical studies to investigational sites.
CSU, cold storage: Cold storage of half-finished goods and supply to the CSU packaging department.
Vaccines: Storage and distribution at temperatures of -20°C / -60°C.
Advanced Therapies: Storage and distribution of Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, Consumables, Cryo-material (human body material), and Finished Product at temperatures below -120°C.

You will maintain close communication with the Beerse site organization, including EH&S, JSC Belgium Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & QA, E&PS, MAM, and CSC.

As part of the European Distribution Network management team, you will also be responsible for rolling out the network strategy and managing its impact on the Beerse Distribution Center.

Drive cGMP/GTP Compliance
Define cGMP/GTP objectives and strategy in alignment with Site Compliance.
Define cGMP/GTP roles and responsibilities in the job descriptions of all employees.
Roll out cGMP/GTP objectives across all layers of the organization.
Make resources available to implement the compliance strategy.
Evaluate cGMP/GTP aspects throughout the decision-making process.
Follow up and take corrective actions when required.
Take initiatives to improve cGMP/GTP compliance.
Monitor compliance with cGMP/GTP requirements in cooperation with Site Compliance.

Champion Environment, Health & Safety

Define EH&S objectives and strategy in alignment with the EH&S department.
Define EH&S roles and responsibilities in the job descriptions of all employees.
Roll out EH&S objectives across all layers of the organization.
Ensure resources are available to implement the EH&S strategy.
Evaluate EH&S aspects throughout the decision-making process.
Follow up and take corrective actions when required.
Take initiatives to promote EH&S.
Monitor compliance with legislation in cooperation with the EH&S department.

Own the Distribution Process

As Senior Manager Distribution, you will be the system/process owner of the Distribution process and manage the following sub-departments:

DC Operations: Receiving, storage, pick & pack, outbound, post-processing, returns, JIT-labeling, repack, destructions, and wave planning.
DC Admin Management: Transport documentation, planning, business support, LOCs, and shipping miscellaneous.
Operations Excellence & Continuous Improvement.

You will interact with supporting departments including Engineering, QA, E&PS, MAM, EH&S, and A&D.

You will continuously evaluate and improve the distribution system and processes and take preventive and corrective actions when shortcomings are observed or reported.

Build Strong Customer Partnerships

Take responsibility for customer account management for the business partners of the Beerse Distribution Center, including JC-export, McNeil-export, Consumer-export, CSU, BLEU-Belgium, the Beerse site for miscellaneous research shipments, and Pharma Operations Beerse.
Lead improvement projects related to these customer partnerships.

Manage Cost & Financial Performance

Take responsibility for the DC budget, including budget setup, defense through approval, realization of commitments, and reporting across OPEX, CAPEX, and CIPs.
Manage yearly tariff negotiations, charge-outs, P&L reporting, and follow-up.
Capture and manage cost improvement initiatives and report them in the CIP list.

Maintain a Strong Compliance Environment

You Will Ensure Compliance Across Several Critical Areas

EH&S: Operator safety program, insurance, environmental, site, and corporate requirements.
GMP/GDP: Quality system, deviation handling, and inspections.
Logistics: Stock accuracy, stock corrections, and cycle counts.
Trade Compliance: ADR/IATA, customs, SOX processes and handoffs, and narcotics.
Act as Manager of the (back-up) registrar.

Lead & Develop People and the Organization

Set goals and objectives and coach employees for results.
Lead performance evaluation.
Support people development and training.
Drive organization development.

Drive Business Excellence & JJOS

Bring a strong Lean and continuous improvement mindset, constructively challenging current performance and ways of working to identify and drive opportunities for improvement.
Lead management reporting, including KPI, ABC, and P&L reporting.
Drive the Kaizen process.
Manage CIP projects and the CIP list.
Lead and support JJOS projects.

What We’re Looking For

Education

Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or a related field, or equivalent through experience.

Language Requirements

Dutch
English

Preferred System Knowledge

ERP SAP, including E2, eWM, and eStream
Comet
ICR
Ariba

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Collaboration, Compliance Management, Cost Management, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Managing Managers, Operations Management, Order Management, Organizing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Tactical Thinking, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is

€96.000,00 - €165.025,00

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.