Logistics Associate Manager

 General duties and responsibilities: 
·        Work with courier companies and fright forwards to set shipments 
·        End to end tracking of ongoing shipments, including cold chain monitoring 
·        Preparing documents for local and international shipments 
·        Work with logistic partners and 3rd party warehouses on dispatch and receiving goods 
·        Load shipments and logistic transactions into ERP system and create synchronization between goods location and its status in the system information 
·        Work with Customs brokers manage import, export, and good release 
·        Support logistics and supply activities for clinical trials 
·        Wort to qualify new logistic partners and improve logistics performances 
·        Work to optimaize shiping routes and shipping mathods.  
·        Oversee logistics costs 
·        Manage and coordinate logistic activities in collaboration with internal departments and 3rd party vendors 
·        Sourcing, procurement, and supply of equipment for cold chain transportation   
·        Support ERP system implementation, testing and go live activities 
·        Develop in-depth knowledge in cold chain logistics and pharma & medical devices transportaion 
·        Initiate efforts for improving current processes for better efficiency and faster turn-around. 
·        Assist with activities and supply chain’s projects as needed 
·        Act as the subject matter expert for logistics activities 
·        And any other task assigned by direct manager 
 
Competencies: 
·        Solution-oriented and problem solving attitude 
·        Service oriented 
·        Strong communication and organisational skills 
·        Strong motivation skills 
·        Ability to flag issues in a tiemly manner and perform issue escalation 
·        Flexible and able to work in a global changing enviroment 
·        Multi tasking and ability to work in ever changing environment 
·        Teamplayer who can also operate independently 
 
Education and Knowledge Requirements: 
·        College degree or higher, preferentially in logistics 
·        At least 1 years of experience in a pharmaceutical industry or supply chain or international courier company 
·        Computer literate 
·        Fluent in English 
Travel (up to 20%) may be required, including international travel 
Extra hours and working during weekends might be needed from time to time