Supply Chain Manager

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Supply Chain Manager for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position.

Main 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 of our client.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 distil 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.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Tim Browaeys, [email protected] or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607

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