Director, Global Logistics

MSD Careers • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

The Director of Global Logistics is responsible for the fulfillment planning function and shipment network design and optimization strategy, establishing a strong supply plan handoff to external partners and end-users. This role will be accountable for the implementation of end-to-end shipping operations planning world-wide, with particular focus on North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. This role will report to the Vice President, Operations and partner with leadership in Sales, Finance, Operations, and Quality/Regulatory to lead integrated planning for strategic supply chain planning of products. POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Global Logistics is responsible for the fulfillment planning function and shipment network design and optimization strategy, establishing a strong supply plan handoff to external partners and end-users. This role will be accountable for the implementation of end-to-end shipping operations planning world-wide, with particular focus on North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. This role will report to the Vice President, Operations and partner with leadership in Sales, Finance, Operations, and Quality/Regulatory to lead integrated planning for strategic supply chain planning of products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering or Business Administration or logistics-related field.
• A minimum ten years of leadership experience in European, Asian or Global Freight Logistics, Freight Forwarding, managing a procurement team, and/or ownership of freight Profit and Loss.
• Extensive experience in supply chain execution and oversight, planning, ERP systems, process modeling, supply network strategy and optimization.
• Possesses extensive understanding of global shipping logistics and services for biological materials, and negotiation with external couriers, including global importation and customs regulations.
• Knowledge of importation throughout Europe (intracommunity cross-border transactions) and Asian
• Advanced knowledge of contracts, negotiation, vendor management; experience negotiating and obtaining the best price possible on materials and transportation services.
• High degree of customer focus.
• Proven management skills with experience building and sustaining global teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including driving development of employees.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff.
• Ability to interact with a high level of patience, tact, and diplomacy, and can maintain composure under pressure.
• Can easily mediate and resolve conflicts.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Particular attention to details in order to avoid mistakes, and ensure operations are carried out successfully.
• Possesses a solid working knowledge of relevant region and country regulatory guidance, for pharmaceutical and biological goods and services.
• Current on Biopharma supply chain, manufacturing technologies, supplier network, CMO network, performance and capacity.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of industry and system best practices including reporting (EC sales, intrastate reporting, commercial invoicing, etc.).
• Familiarity with carrier integration platforms.
• Strong analytical background and mastery of analytical tools (Excel, etc.)
• Ability to be highly tactical when necessary.
• The ability to deal professionally in stressful situations.
• Ability to travel extensively that can include overnight stays and working outside normal business hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Masters of Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage global end-to-end ship and delivery logistics planning and end-user supply chain network design and its continued support.
• Ensure that goods are efficiently transported, and are delivered to where they are meant to arrive on time, including managing importation/customs clearances process into jurisdictions outside the U.S.
• Develop relationships with, and manage performance, of integrated and specialist delivery networks responsible for transport of materials and biological specimens around the world.
• Lead contracting and price negotiations with external partners.
• Work with internal and external partners for regional and country regulatory and financial compliance regarding company product.
• Responsible for regulatory affairs management for shipped product, ability to anticipate new or changing regulations in the industry.
• Establish connections between management initiatives and business strategies and identify high-impact process improvement opportunities.
• Establish new systems and processes to manage just-in-time delivery of product to customer sites.
• Establish the cadence of strategic planning, coordinate with Finance and Operations to ensure robust modeling of product and network scenarios to support decision-making.
• Lead the budgeting and strategic planning process for the global supply chain operations.
• Hire, develop and mentor members of the global team.
• Oversee team to evolve supply chain strategies, bringing integrated and innovative solutions.
• Carry out all relevant line management responsibilities including performance reviews, goal setting, development plans, and annual compensation processes within budget and agreed parameters.
• Focus on immediate and urgent business needs while driving long term strategic plans and capability and organizational development.
• Establish metrics that drive accountability and improvement in both operational and financial metrics, reflecting effectiveness and efficiency of department activities.
• Communicate metrics, demand uncertainties and risks, and develops options for optimizing supply network capacity and capabilities.
• Develop a response plan for disruptive challenges across the global supply chain and at all stages of the transport lifecycle.
• Ensures that the plan and capabilities of each external partner are adapted, and in place to minimize the risk of disruption and deliver an effective resilience to threats and hazards.
• Partner with the Vice Presidents of Operations, Quality, and Finance, and senior management to drive excellence throughout the Global Logistics supply chain.

Benefits

• At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
• We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees