Job Description
Market-leading life sciences and pharmaceutical organisation require a Global Distribution Manager. Applicants need experience of; developing global logistics and distribution strategies, owning freight budgets, and 3PL management.\n\nThe Global Distribution Manager will be responsible for leading all distribution strategies and operations, 3PL budget and a freight spend of c£30m. Leading a team of 2-3 direct reports, the Global Distribution Manager will look to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and optimize operational logistics costs.
The role offers strong hybrid/remote working options, and travel will be mainly focused around the UK and Europe. Less than 25%.\n\nSpecific duties of the Global Distribution Manager include:\n\nDevelop and implement global distribution strategies - UK, Europe, USA\nOwnership and Management of 3PL relationship - Warehousing & Transportation\nOversee day-to-day operations of global distribution network\nOwnership of £30m Freight budget - targeting 2-5% savings per year\nManagement of 2-3 direct reports - Freight Manager and an Analyst\nPresenting reports and data, during senior stakeholder meetings \n\nGlobal Distribution Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:\n\nExperience in a logistics, supply chain or distribution strategic leadership role\nPrevious exposure to a regulated industry; medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceutical, food or a temperature controlled environment is advantageous\nExperience of managing large scale 3PLs and knowledge of Freight markets and import/export\nExperience using SAP, logistics software and Transportation Management Systems TMS\nDegree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field