Senior Manager, External Warehousing (Biopharmaceutical, Remote)

Job summary

The Senior Manager of External Warehousing & Logistics is responsible for developing and implementing a global strategy for external warehousing across Europe and the Rest of World. This role involves managing relationships with external partners to ensure compliance, efficiency, and scalability in operations that support a growing product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Over 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical sector, particularly in external warehousing and logistics.
• Proven track record in formulating and executing supply chain strategies on a regional or global scale.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, financial processes, and compliance with SOX/GxP regulations.
• Experience in supplier and contract management, including negotiation and performance oversight.
• Budget management experience with a focus on cost optimization.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing across various functions and levels.
• Experience in a global, matrix organization.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Leadership experience in project or people management, with a focus on driving change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global external warehousing strategy, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
• Serve as the main contact for external warehousing partners and logistics suppliers, fostering strong relationships.
• Oversee logistics flows for inbound and outbound operations across global external warehouses.
• Lead the implementation and validation processes at external partners, including contract negotiation and management of service level agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the warehousing budget, ensuring cost control and alignment with financial goals.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and compliance across external warehouses.
• Uphold SOX and GxP compliance in inventory and warehousing processes.
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance efficiency and service quality through process improvements and digitalization.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure GxP compliance across the warehousing and distribution network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Maintain and optimize logistics-related systems, including enhancements and testing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.

Tools

• Experience with logistics management systems, particularly SAP ERP, is preferred.