A global market leader in life sciences is searching for a Head Logistics based in the Bern area, the flagship office for this company. With 14,000 employees across 120 locations globally, they pride themselves on excellent employees and making the world a better place.
They are looking for a biotechnology/pharmaceutical expert to be responsible for the site, overseeing 80 employees in Logistics, Production and Supply Chain.
Main Responsibilities:
All site warehousing and material management activities related to receiving, issuing, material storage, material handling (disposition, consumption and process order's bookings), allocation of direct material to support manufacturing, and destructions
Both inbound and outbound logistics, as well as warehouse and inventory management (i.e. cool chain requirements).
Leading and directing accurate & compliant setup, execution and governance of physical material flows and warehousing activities for the local site ensuring a reliable global market supply through transparent and accurate planning information, launch coordination, label management, product change and transfer management, as well as the associated SAP/MES system including master data management.
Driving standardization, optimization for all warehouse processes to ensure compliant product storage, transportation and distribution to optimize time and cost.
Supporting logistic audits.
- Leading a cross-functional team of 50-80 employees.
Ideal Profile:
Relevant degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, or equivalent.
Extensive experience within Supply Chain and Logistics within the pharma or life sciences industry.
Fluent in German and English - both verbal and non-verbal.
Strong leadership skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
- Strong experience in Production Processes, and a background with SAP MES.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Multicultural work environment
- Development programs
If you are interested in this position please apply with your most recent CV (in English)