Associate Director, Supply Chain Logistics (Remote/Hom Based)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee international supply chain logistics. The role involves developing logistics strategies, managing relationships with logistics providers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in temperature-controlled shipments and strong communication skills, working collaboratively within a global team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Previous experience of temperature-controlled shipments.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading supply chain logistics strategies.
• Managing logistics operations staff if required.
• Ensuring timely supply and distribution of compliant product.

Skills

Good knowledge of GDP practices

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Good Analysis skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Highly motivated and customer-oriented

Education

Degree in business management

Degree in logistics

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Brief Description:

Responsible for managing international supply chain logistics for Jazz products in compliance with applicable GDP and other regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and leading supply chain logistics strategies to meet current and future business needs

• Identify, lead and contribute to supply chain logistics projects including network development, shipping route design and validation/qualification, temperature controlled logistics, international affiliate introduction, new product introduction etc

• Identifying, contributing to and leading projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Commercial etc) as required to achieve supply chain logistics objectives

• Ensuring timely supply and distribution of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required

• Monitoring, reporting and managing supply chain logistics partner performance, including developing improvement plans where necessary

• Managing relationships with supply chain logistics and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required

• Managing logistics operations staff if required

• Monitoring and recording, using appropriate systems, shipments of intermediate and finished products. Ensure accuracy of this information to assist with supply chain decision making.

• Ensures international trade activities adhere to domestic and international regulations, minimizing risks and costs.

• Working closely with commercial and other functions to obtain and interpret demand forecasts in order to manage positioning of product throughout the distribution supply chain

• Maintaining compliance with GDP, trade, financial, customs and other requirements to ensure patient supply and meet business objectives

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Management of logistics providers (freight forwarders, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), customs brokers)

• Work closely with logistics providers to ensure product availability and logistics efficiency

• Provide management and oversight of logistics providers

• Producing consolidated monthly performance reports to monitor logistics performance

• Coordinate and lead performance review meetings with logistic providers to ensure excellent distribution services to meet the needs of Jazz and our patients

• Act as a reference point for the logistics providers and manage the day-to day relationship.

• Monitor logistics KPIs and performance metrics, provide feedback on logistics providers’ performance and escalate issues as required.

• Identify and lead continuous improvements at logistics providers to ensure a smooth collaboration to meet patients’ needs.

• Manage and follow-up quality issues and incidents with quality, actively participate to Corrective and Preventive Action Plans as needed.

Additional Business Support

• Support other members of the logistics team as needed

• Provide support and assistance to the broader Global Supply Chain

• Support and provide backup to other Regions’ Customer Service colleagues as required.

• Compliance with company approval and compliance processes.

• Support pre commercial teams (Clinical, Development) and any other functions that require to move goods and materials internationally.

• Some international travel will be required

People

• Will work within a global organization including team members in other countries

• Work collaboratively with Jazz colleagues, partners, customers and suppliers globally

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates will need the following attributes and experience:

• Good knowledge of GDP practices and requirements

• Understanding of import and export procedures and required documentation

• Previous experience of temperature-controlled shipments across Air, Ocean and Truck modes

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Comfortable communicating to internal and external stakeholders of all levels

• Good Analysis skills to evaluate multi-factor situations and work on problem resolution

• Experience identifying and delivering continuous improvement initiatives

• Respect and share the values of Jazz Pharmaceuticals

• Ability to work with a cross-functional and multi-cultural Teams

• Ability to work well and deliver under pressure

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and customers and patients oriented/focus

• Proficient with MS Office and SAP

• Excellent spoken/written English skills are essential

Required/Preferred Education

• Degree in business management, logistics or a related discipline

• Strong understanding of and experience in international pharmaceutical supply chain logistics including customs, regulatory, temperature controlled products

• Jazz management competencies (technical, planning, communication, interpersonal, leading, judgment skills)