Duration: 12 months with possibility of an extension
On-site Expectations:
1. Hybrid working
2. On-site at least once a month
3. Bedford visits are required on an ad-hoc basis.
Accountabilities:• Ensure supply leveraging the service level agreements and adhere to a cost-effective European distribution strategy.• Execute with a strong focus on cold chain management and timely and correct transportation of shipments.• Establish and maintain an external and internal network enabling the EU Supply Chain to advance on priorities and key initiatives.• Apply continuous improvement principles while designing, implementing and sustaining distribution solutions with a focus on the cold chain• Implement a best-in-class solution for supply chain partner management.Responsibilities:• Ensure supply, meet service levels and stay within budget in a GDPpliant way.• Support the implementation of 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 with supply chain partners by maintaining excellent relationships with third parties at an 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 the finish line while improving quality, performance and GDPpliance.• Assess the implications of emerging trends or country legislation changes that may affect current distribution solutions and cold chain practices.• Build internal networks within affiliates and corporate functions and participate in projects to achieve results in line with EU Supply Chain priorities and key initiatives.• Plan, build and manage distribution lanes for the region/countries• Deliver on project assigned responsibilities.Authority:• Works under minimal direction. Work is guided by operational and project objectives.• Manages multiple assignments and processes independently and concurrently.• Project authority is defined in the project scope. Position has decision authority within budget, timeline and resource constraints.Outputs:• Ensure Supply.• EU GDPpliant distribution Model.• Well managed relationship with European supply chain partners.• Project deliverablesQualifications:Minimum Requirements:• Master's degree or equivalent related to Supply Chain/Logistics, Change Management or Industrial Engineering• 5+ years experience in the logistics industry, in the 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 writtenmunication• Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and the ability to distil insights.Preferred Requirements• GMP and GDP knowledge• Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA.• Experience SAP• Experience setting up service level agreements• Good technical writing skills• Project Management certification• APICS CSCP or CPIM certification• Analytical and conceptual thinking• Negotiation and influencing skills, organisational sensitivity• Networking & cross-functional stakeholder engagement• Operational Excellence and transformation mindset• Quick process understanding, insight and visualising• Independent self-starter, able to work autonomously, under pressure and in teams• Result focused and proven ability to deliver results• Motivated, persistent, eager to optimise, drive for excellence• Problem solver with a high sense of responsibility• Strongmunication and presentation skills (verbal & written)Other:• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time• Participating in conference calls, outside working hours #4801603 - Cameron Nunn