Global Warehouse SME Analyst

Galderma Sa; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma is establishing a Global Capability Center in Barcelona to support its global distribution network. We seek a Global Warehouse SME Analyst to standardize processes, implement a new WMS, and enhance data-driven decision-making across regions.

Based in Barcelona, you will partner with IT, Quality, Manufacturing and logistics providers, delivering dashboards, KPI governance and continuous-improvement initiatives that improve service, inventory accuracy and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• 2–5 years of warehousing, logistics or process-improvement experience.
• Experience with WMS and ERP platforms; data reporting.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as global SME for core warehouse processes (inbound, put-away, storage, picking, packing, shipping, returns, inventory control).
• Analyze warehouse performance, identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Support harmonization of global warehousing standards, docs and KPIs.
• Lead or support WMS deployment and digital transformation with local champions.
• Partner with IT, Quality, Supply Chain and 3PLs to implement solutions.
• Develop dashboards and analyses for warehouse KPIs (inventory accuracy, order accuracy, on-time dispatch).
• Support quality investigations and corrective actions for deviations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Further supporting our growth and innovation momentum, we are establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy new capabilities to effectively support its global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, Galderma’s Global Capability Center offers numerous possibilities for professional development such as exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities.

TItle: Global Warehouse SME Analyst

Location: Barcelona
Reporting to: Head of Global Warehouse & Distribution
Function: Global Logistics

About the role

The Global Warehouse SME Analyst supports the design, standardization, deployment and continuous improvement of warehouse processes, systems and data across Galderma’s global distribution network. The role acts as a subject-matter expert for warehousing operations, translating business needs into practical process, system and reporting solutions that improve service, quality, compliance, inventory accuracy and cost performance.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a global subject-matter expert for core warehouse processes, including inbound receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, inventory control and cycle counting.
• Analyze warehouse performance, identify process gaps and recommend improvement opportunities across sites and regions.
• Support harmonization of global warehousing standards, process documentation, work instructions and key performance indicators.
• Support the digital transformation at the manufacturing sites by leading together with the local champions the implementation of a new WMS
• Partner with IT, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service and external logistics providers to implement effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and analyses covering warehouse KPIs, such us, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, , on-time dispatch, and deviations.
• Support quality investigation with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for warehouse process deviations
• Ensure proposed processes and solutions align with applicable GDP, GMP where relevant, quality, safety, security and internal-control requirements.
• Contribute to governance forums, project status reporting, risk management and change-control activities.
• Build productive working relationships with regional and local warehouse teams and third-party logistics providers.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration equivalent experience/qualification
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in warehousing, logistics, supply chain operations, business analysis or process improvement.
• Practical knowledge of warehouse operations and third-party logistics-provider management.
• Experience with WMS, ERP platforms and reporting tools.
• Experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, data analysis, testing and implementation support.
• Exposure to regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health or cosmetics, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with continuous-improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, is preferred.
• Professional fluency in English. Additional languages are an advantage.

Core competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
• Sound understanding of end-to-end warehouse processes and operational dependencies.
• Ability to work effectively across functions, countries, cultures and external partners.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Structured, detail-oriented and comfortable managing several priorities in a changing environment.
• Proactive, collaborative and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.