Regional Cold Chain & Supply Chain Lead

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in the Netherlands seeks a Supply Chain & Cold Chain Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end regional distribution, ensuring GDP-compliant processes and budget alignment. You will develop and optimize cold chain solutions, build strong partner relationships, and drive continuous improvement across warehousing, transportation, and regulatory adherence.

The role requires master’s level education and 5+ years in logistics, with fluent English and proven project management across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in logistics with cold chain focus.
• Proven project management across regions.
• Strong process improvement and supplier management.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
• Fluent English both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end regional distribution to meet service levels within budget.
• Develop and optimize cold chain solutions.
• Conduct performance reviews with supply chain partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier contracts and agreements.
• Drive cost savings and efficiency through continuous improvement.
• Assess impact of trends or regulatory changes on distribution.
• Collaborate with affiliates and corporate functions on regional projects.
• Plan and manage regional distribution routes.

Skills

Supply chain

Cold chain logistics

Vendor management

Project management

Data analysis

Excel

GDP compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in the Netherlands seeks a Supply Chain & Cold Chain Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end regional distribution, ensuring GDP-compliant processes and budget alignment. You will develop and optimize cold chain solutions, build strong partner relationships, and drive continuous improvement across warehousing, transportation, and regulatory adherence.

The role requires master’s level education and 5+ years in logistics, with fluent English and proven project management across