Supply Chain Manager

People in Science; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People in Science in the Netherlands is looking for an experienced supply chain professional to lead GDP-compliant distribution and cold chain initiatives. You will manage suppliers, optimize warehousing and drive cost-saving improvements across regions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in logistics, strong project management, and fluent English. You will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure service levels, performance reviews and ongoing process

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and ability to distill insights.

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.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

BW

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge, or the equivalent.
• 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 employer’s 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.