European Distribution Lead

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to enhance logistics strategies and drive operational excellence. This role involves overseeing supply chain operations, managing budgets, and leading a team to ensure effective delivery and distribution across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, particularly with 3PL providers, and a proven track record in the pharmaceutical sector. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving access to innovative medicines and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics at a senior level.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on 3PL management.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute logistics strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Manage cost center budgets and oversee warehousing activities.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

People Leadership

Communication Skills

Contract Negotiation

3PL Management

Cold Chain Experience

ERP Systems (SAP, S4H, Oracle)

Lean Principles

Demand Planning

Education

University or Master's Degree in Supply Chain

Professionally Recognized Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

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Client:

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (“Dr. Reddy’s”) is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create, direct and execute EUG logistics strategies that will improve supply chain speed to market, delivery reliability, support company growth, and support new or existing strategic direction. Deliver value to the customer base and shareholders through improved quality levels, cost optimization and savings, and effective leadership.
2. Develop an operations plan aligned with EUG Country Business Partners, ensuring the plan is balanced in terms of satisfying customers today while positioning the operations network for the future.
3. Deliver the expected results, implement a performance management system for carriers and 3PL providers (DE/UK/FR/IT/SP/New markets) which creates stakeholder accountability.
4. Prepare, manage and control cost center budgets in collaboration with the Finance teams.
5. Manage warehousing activities.
6. Review and develop systems strategies to support productivity, shipment visibility, stock accuracy, flexibility within the Supply Chain and support cross functional activities to implement Standard Practices as defined by Global Strategic Objectives.
7. Oversee EUG distribution points.
8. Support with all contract negotiations with multi-modal domestic logistics service providers, including small parcel and direct to consumer services, or control via audit and directing 3PL providers to meet and execute growth strategies.
9. Member of the EUG SCM Leadership team.

Key Qualifications

1. University or Master’s degree, similarly professionally recognized qualification, or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, International trade, Logistics, Export.
2. At least 10 years’ experience at Senior Manager /Leader level in Supply Chain / Logistics / Export.
3. Experience with 3PLs in United Kingdom and Germany is required, whereas experience with Netherlands, Italy, France and Spain will be a significative plus.
4. Proven and demonstrable success in leading a Supply Chain /Logistics operation including people leadership skills and experience.
5. Clear understanding of 3PL management, overseeing distribution footprint and network strategies.
6. Direct experience working in the Cold Chain is essential, ideally coming from a Pharmaceutical or similar scientific/chemical industry.
7. Exposure to GxP and Lean principles highly valuable.
8. Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, S4H, or Oracle.
9. Understanding of Supply Chain End to End principle, Demand Planning, Inventory management, S&OP a plus.
10. Exceptional communication skills, able to build excellent relationships across different functions; able to influence across cultures and countries.