Lead, US Logistics Ops. Compliance and Sustainability - Sr Manager

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Lexington, MA is seeking a Senior Logistics Lead to drive a compliant, self-driving distribution network for US-GDL. You will mentor squad members, collaborate with plants, CMOs and internal partners to deploy strategic initiatives and monitor performance.

Responsibilities include leading QBRs with LSPs, enhancing service levels, and ensuring GMP/GDP compliance and sustainability goals across the US-GDL footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or supply chain management.
• Min 8 years in distribution and logistics management.
• Experience with cold-chain distribution.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, JDE, Ariba and analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead US-GDL squad with mentorship and direction.
• Drive strategic logistics initiatives with plants, CMOs and partners.
• Oversee supplier management, performance reviews and guidelines.
• Ensure GMP/GDP compliance and support audits.
• Develop procedures and ensure training.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

JDE

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Power BI

TrackWise

Job description

Job Description

About the role:

• Deliver a Unique Customer Experience through a Self-driving, Agile, Compliant and Regional differentiated distribution network guided by our commitment to the Patients, People and Planet.
• Lead the deployment of strategic logistic network initiatives in geographical area of responsibility (i.e., Air to Sea, Rail, New Packaging Technologies...).
• Responsible for managing compliance and sustainability for US primary logistics activities in collaboration with all stakeholders at plants, distribution centers and partners to achieve Takeda's compliance and sustainability goals, process improvement and cost effectiveness ambition.

How you will contribute:

• Act as a Squad Lead for assigned squad in US-GDL:
  • Mentor the Squad members to enhance their skills and professional development.
  • Regularly collaborate and provide directions to Squad members to align efforts with the team's goals and objectives.
  • As part of a collaborative team environment, respect other team members by sharing information and collaborating effectively.
• Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives pertaining to US-GDL in collaboration with all US manufacturing plants, CMOs, BUs and internal business partners (QA, procurement, finance...) in scope of responsibilities related to sustainability initiatives. Partner with GDL global sustainability lead to ensure alignment.
• Lead QBRs & Performance mgmt. of Logistic Service Providers in scope of responsibility and support Supplier management process to define guidelines & procedures for the selection of solutions to achieve overall sustainability goals, compliance, costs improvement and service level
• Partner and collaborate with colleagues in Procurement, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to ensure key metrics are achieved, i.e. Customer Service Levels Truck Load-fill, Sea Ratio, Carbon Emission for US-GDL
• Acts as compliance champion for US GDL to mentor and coach team to ensure GDL related Investigations are comprehensive, closed on time building Quality into the investigation process resulting in right-first time, high-quality investigations.
• Supporting GMP/GDP compliance, Cold Chain Excellence and support Internal/External quality Audit and Regulatory submissions. Assure that the regulatory status related to product transportation and Shipping Solution is well understood per facility prior to any regulatory audit
• Support the deployment and adherence to standards for deviation management and CAPA reports with LSP, LLP and 3PL Logistics partners and internal USGDL teams.
• Support new product launches as needed to ensure all US-GDL related launch activities are executed flawlessly in collaboration with others.
• Author, review and maintain all sGOPs (Operating Procedures) pertaining to US-GDL. Ensure team members are trained in those procedures and track compliance to the same.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Min 8 years of relevant experience in Distribution and Logistics management preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Extensive experience and knowledge with cold-chain distribution and shipping qualification requirements.
• Strong supply chain and Quality systems knowledge; SAP, JDE, Ariba, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Trackwise, etc.
• Very strong communication skills to manage stakeholders across levels & across countries
• Good leadership, networking, and influencing skills
• Good intercultural skills
• Good business acumen & financial analytics skills
• Structured, holistic and clear in problem solving
• Strong ability to analyse a wide variety of supply chain data to make process improvement decisions
• Strong ability to present ideas with clarity, conviction and confidence
• Strong capability to manage ambiguity, find pragmatic solutions & align/influence key stakeholders
• Strong portfolio management skills (PMI certification is a plus)

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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