Distribution Manager - Global Pharma Company - Rare Diseases

Distribution Manager - Global Pharmaceutical Company: Rare Diseases

International Pharmaceutical Company

Stable / Long-Term Contract

I am actively seeking a Distribution Manager for a global pharmaceutical company who's product portfolio oversees a broad area of the rare disease space.

We have a long standing relationship with this client, in fact, we have always received consistent positive feedback from the employees we currently have working here.

This position is great for those who want build upon their Supply Chain experience. They have a dedicated team which focus on helping you to reach your professional goals through unique training and development programs in place.

Highlights

• Fairly new HQ in Basel that is helping with international expansion in areas such as China and LATM
• Very good retention of staff, we have not had anyone quit who we have placed there
• Established and long-term relationship with not only the hiring manager, but team as well.
• Their recent acquisition of HRA should bring the rare diseases revenue above 500M
• Continuous innovative professional opportunities for those who are seeking to advance further in their career.
• Hybrid working environment - A balanced schedule of both remote and in office working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage overall relationship with external LSP (Logistics Service Providers) for the warehouse and the transports.
• Ensure requested service and costs levels are maintained
• Operationally manage shipments for MENA&US/CA customers in cooperation with local management
• Operationally manage daily Logistics operations with LSP for EU shipments
• Operationally manage returns, stock alignment, over-labelling operation, destructions with LSP and transport providers
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to the area of responsibility
• Represent Warehousing and Transportation in Cross functional projects
• Ensure GDP compliance of Distribution operation

Skills:

• Very strong analytic thinking
• Self-starter, able to work independently and picking up responsibility in a newly created Supply chain
• Ability to work in remote teams
• Background knowledge on Customs topics
• Very good English (must have), French & Italian (asset)
• SAP (MM, SD)
• MS Excel

Location:

• Basel, Switzerland - We can only consider candidates currently holding a valid visa to work in switzerland

For a confidential discussion about this role, or to apply, then send your CV to p.whyman@nonstop-recruitment.com or call me, Patrick Whyman, Team Leader - Life Sciences - Switzerland, at +41 435 080 817 (intern 3240). Please feel free to visit my Linked-in profile to see my references/recommendations.

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