Supply Chain Manager

Panda International; Breda; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Panda International is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Breda to oversee cold chain logistics, supplier performance, and GDP-compliant operations. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage agreements, and drive efficiency across the distribution network.

The role requires a Master’s degree related to Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in logistics, and strong English communication. A 1-year contract with extension and a €80,512–€84,759 total package is offered, including

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field plus 2+ years related experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience in logistics with supplier management.
• Knowledge of GMP/GDP and operational excellence concepts is advantageous.
• Experience with SAP and BW is preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply and service levels while adhering to GDP and budget.
• Develop and implement cold chain solutions in the supply chain.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with supply chain partners and drive improvements.
• Support stakeholders by maintaining strong relationships with third parties at management level.
• Negotiate and manage agreements with supply chain partners.
• Drive continuous improvement to identify savings and improve GDP compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

English fluency

Project management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Autonomous work

Process improvement

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

BW

Job description

I am looking for a Supply Chain Manager for my biotech client in Breda.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply, meet service levels and stay within budget in a GDP compliant way.
• Develop, select and implement cold chain solutions in the supply chain.
• Perform regular performance and business reviews with supply chain partners on current business, escalations, reporting and improvements.
• Support internal stakeholders in escalating issues to supply chain partners by maintaining excellent relationships with third parties on appropriate management level.
• Maintain and manage agreements with supply chain partners.
• Showcase continuous improvement mindset to identify savings and other efficiency opportunities and drive results to finish line while improving quality, performance and GDP compliance.
• Assess implications of emerging trends or country legislation changes that may affect current distribution solution and cold chain practices.
• Build internal network within affiliates and corporate functions and participate in projects to achieve results in line with Global Distribution Hub EMEA priorities and key initiatives. Plan, build and manage distribution lanes for the region.
• Master degree or equivalent related to Supply Chain/Logistics, Change Management or Industrial Engineering & 2 years of directly related experience.
• 5+ years experience in the logistics industry, in a role of supplier management.
• Supply chain, cold chain and warehousing expertise.
• Solid experience in project management across departments and geographies.
• Experience managing suppliers and improving processes.
• Quick process understanding, insight and visualizing.
• Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and ability to distill insights.
• Independent self-starter, able to work autonomously, under pressure and in teams.
• Natural relationship builder in which employers interests prevail: be soft and on the relationship when possible and be tough when needed.
• Result focused and proven ability to deliver results.
• Motivated, persistent, eager to optimize, drive for excellence.
• Strong relational, negotiating and persuasion skills.
• Problem solver with high sense of responsibility.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal & written).
• Oversee processes beyond own department.

Preferred Requirements

• GMP and GDP knowledge.
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA.
• Experience SAP and BW.
• Experience setting up service level agreements.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Negotiation and influencing skills, organizational sensitivity.
• Operational Excellence and transformation mindset.

Practicalities

• Contract: 1-year contract, with the intention to extend.
• Salary: €80,512 – €84,759 total package, including holiday allowance.
• Bonus: Yearly bonus.

Referral bonus available: Receive €250 for a successful introduction.