Regional Cold Chain Operations Manager

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Manager to ensure reliable, compliant distribution across the region, overseeing logistics partners and cold chain solutions. The role focuses on service performance, supplier management, continuous improvement, and cross-functional project work across the region.

The incumbent will lead regular performance reviews with logistics partners, drive improvements in quality and compliance, and collaborate with affiliates and corporate functions

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain / Logistics)
• Proven experience in logistics and supplier/partner management
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, cold chain, and warehousing
• Proven project management experience across departments and geographies
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into insights (Excel)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Self-starter who can work independently, handle pressure, and collaborate effectively
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Preferred: GMP/GDP knowledge and experience with SAP/BW and SLAs

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity, service level performance, and cost control in a GDP-compliant environment
• Develop, select, and implement cold chain distribution solutions within the regional supply chain
• Lead regular performance and business reviews with logistics and supply chain partners, covering escalations, reporting, and improvement actions
• Maintain strong relationships with third-party partners and support internal stakeholders when issues need to be escalated
• Manage and maintain agreements with supply chain partners, including driving improvements in quality, performance, and compliance
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives, including savings and operational efficiency opportunities
• Monitor emerging trends and legislative changes that could impact distribution solutions or cold chain practices, and assess implications proactively
• Build strong internal stakeholder networks and contribute to regional projects and key initiatives
• Plan, build, and manage distribution lanes for the region to support strategic priorities

Skills

Logistics & supplier management

Project management

Analytical skills (Excel)

Stakeholder management

Negotiation & communication

Self-starter / independent

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain / Logistics

Tools

SAP BW

Excel

Job description

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Manager to ensure reliable, compliant distribution across the region, overseeing logistics partners and cold chain solutions. The role focuses on service performance, supplier management, continuous improvement, and cross-functional project work across the region.

The incumbent will lead regular performance reviews with logistics partners, drive improvements in quality and compliance, and collaborate with affiliates and corporate functions