PE Global is currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in Cambridge.
This is an initial 12 months contract position working hybrid being on site couple of times a month in Cambridge.
Hourly rate is £28.01ph PAYE or £37.90ph Umbrella.
LSP visits to Bedford required on an ad-hoc basis.
Duties of the role/Responsibilities
* Ensure supply, meet service levels and stay within budget in a GDP compliant way.
* Support the implementation of cold chain solutions.
* Perform regular performance and business reviews with supply chain partners.
* Support internal stakeholders in escalating issues to supply chain partners by maintaining excellent relationships with third parties on appropriate management level.
* Maintain and manage agreements with supply chain partners.
* Showcase continuous improvement mindset to identify savings and other efficiency opportunities and drive results to finish line while improving quality, performance and GDP compliance.
* Assess implications of emerging trends or country legislation changes that may affect current distribution solution and cold chain practices
* Build internal network within affiliates and corporate functions and participate in projects to achieve results in line with EU Supply Chain priorities and key initiatives.
* Plan, build and manage distribution lanes for the region/countries
* Deliver on project assigned responsibilities.
* Works under minimal direction. Work is guided by operational and project objectives.
* Manages multiple assignments and processes independently and concurrently.
* Willing to travel up to 25% of time
* Participating in conference calls, outside working hours
Education/Experience
* Master degree or equivalent related to Supply Chain/Logistics, Change Management or Industrial Engineering
* 5+ years experience in the logistics industry, in a role of supplier management
* Supply chain, cold chain and warehousing expertise
* Solid experience in project management across departments and geographies
* Experience managing suppliers and improving processes
* Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication
* Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel)
Preferred Requirements
* GMP and GDP knowledge
* Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA.
* Experience SAP
* Experience setting up service level agreements
* Good technical writing skills
* Project Management certification
* APICS CSCP or CPIM certification
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