Senior Global Logistics & Purchasing Manager

Sun Pharma; New Jersey; On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA) in Cranbury, NJ, seeks a Manager, Logistics & Purchasing to plan and oversee global transportation inbound and outbound into CMOs, DCs, and to customers, ensuring timely, cost-efficient delivery for projects.

The role emphasizes PO maintenance, 3PL oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, QA, finance, and vendors. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of transportation experience required.
• Global experience including importing/exporting product.
• Experience in U.S. Parcel, Global Air and Ocean, LTL, FTL; B2B and DTC transportation experience preferred.
• Experience in beauty, hair care, skin care, CPG and/or pharmaceutical environments preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office incl. PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience in SAP ERP and other MRP systems.
• Ability to organize and adapt in a changing environment.
• Strong Excel and statistical analysis skills (Vlookups, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Oversee NA 3PL activities for inbound/outbound shipments and samples.
• Maintain 3PL operations oversight and coordinate with 3PL team daily.
• Coordinate with suppliers to secure ETAs and manage deliveries with freight companies.
• Negotiate transportation rates to optimize costs and monitor carrier performance.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and optimize processes.
• Resolve shipment issues including shortages and discrepancies.
• Support monthly/quarter-end closings and cross-functional meetings.
• Travel up to 30% as required.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Change management

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP systems

EDI portal

Job description

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA) in Cranbury, NJ, seeks a Manager, Logistics & Purchasing to plan and oversee global transportation inbound and outbound into CMOs, DCs, and to customers, ensuring timely, cost-efficient delivery for projects.

The role emphasizes PO maintenance, 3PL oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, QA, finance, and vendors. Travel up to 30% is expected.