Order and Distribution Manager (f/m/d)

Order and Distribution Manager (f/m/d) – GMP /SAP / German / supply chain / Logistic

Project:
For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking for a highly qualified Communication Lead

Background
We deliver medicines that have a positive impact on patients‘ lives – The Supply Chain Operations team ensures on-time and in-full delivery of products, documents and data along the global end-to-end supply chain network of Roche Pharma. We provide right first-time order, inventory and logistics management services by effectively collaborating with different partners, suppliers and customers across the network.

Perfect candidate:
As an Order & Distribution Manager you trade and deliver Finished Pharmaceutical Products to a defined range of customers and countries within the CMA region. This includes the on-time and in-full supply of products worldwide starting with a customer order receipt and ending with goods arrival at the final destination. Moreover, you build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and interfaces, lead discussions, root cause analysis, problem solving efforts and process improvements to ensure that reliable and compliant supply is secured and performance targets and customer requirements are met or exceeded

Tasks & Responsibilities
Your general accountability is defined by the corporate directives, guidelines and operating principles, as well as by the company’s core values and behaviors. In the particular role you will have the following major responsibilities:
* Ensure products are delivered in quality, on time and in a compliant way
* Administer effective inventory, order and distribution operations
* Manage stock replenishment plan to fulfill short- to mid-term supply and avoid obsolescence
* Drive performance monitoring and assessment to address key issues
* Maintain effective communication and collaboration across functions

Skills & Mindset:
We have high expectations around end-to-end thinking and cross functional collaboration in a global network by taking ownership and delegating decisions to the appropriate level. We value an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to constantly change or adapt in a dynamic environment. We expect you to focus on the most impactful and value adding work by prioritizing your efforts with a clear focus on creating value for the patient. You will be willing to explore new opportunities, be comfortable with ambiguity and taking smart risks, while complying with the latest regulations.

We expect this person to demonstrate the following competencies:
* Strategic Agility
* Links his/her responsibilities with the mission of the whole organization.
* Regularly updates plans to reflect changing circumstances.
* Focuses on activities that provide the most value.
* Achieving Results
* Is goal-directed, persistent; driven to achieve objectives.
* Self-accountable for meeting commitments.
* Recognizes the contributions of peers.
* Feedback and Coaching
* Seeks candid feedback on his or her performance.
* Gives appropriate feedback to others.
* Actively manages her or his career to pursue personal goals and priorities.

Must Haves:
* Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience, preferable in the pharma industry
* Sound knowledge of SAP SD transactions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
* Bachelor degree in a relevant field or commercial diploma with relevant experience in supply chain and logistics
* Good verbal German skills is a plus
* Logistics background is a plus
* Experience with international stakeholders/customers

Reference No.: 921220SGR
Role: Order and Distribution Manager
Industry: Pharma
Location: Basel
Workload: 100%
Start: 21.03.2022
Duration: 12++
Deadline: 09.03.2022

Should you find yourself suitable for this position then please send us your complete CV using the link in this advert. If the position is not a perfect match and you wish to receive other opportunities directly, you can send us your CV anyway via this advert or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com.

Contact us for further information regarding our company, our positions or our attractive payroll-only-program: +41 41 760 77 01.

About us:

ITech Consult is a certified ISO 9001:2015 Swiss company with offices also located in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult is specialised in delivering IT and Life Science candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals; hence we well understand what it means to be professionally supported in your search for a new project and being employed.