Global Logistics Project Manager (d/f/m)

Job Description Summary

The future is ours to shape.

 

Job Description

Sandoz, of which Lek is also a part, is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.  

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz and Lek associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

As a Global Logistics Project Manager, you will be responsible for identifying areas of opportunity for improvement in global logistics operations and processes. You will lead, implement, and oversee global logistics projects of significant scale. Furthermore, as the system owner of the transport management system and other global logistics tools, you will serve as the single point of contact for Global W&D for serialization. Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz and Lek!  

Your key responsibilities: 

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

 

• In collaboration with the global logistics manager identify areas of opportunity to improve global logistics operations.
• Define, lead and implement agreed projects for global logistics according to the Global Warehouse and Distribution strategy.
• Be the system owner for the Sandoz Transport Management system (TMS) and make sure interfaces are implemented and operational.
• Support further rollouts of the TMS to Sandoz internal and external sites, as well as support the implementation of the TMS to logistics service providers.
• Be the system owner and counterpart to IT for data analytics tools.
• Be the main point of contact in Global W&D for serialization implementation in one of Global Logistics Hub.
• Ensure that all activities and projects objectives are tied to the overall logistics strategy.
• Work closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned work stream leads to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, and timing for new initiatives.

   

What you will bring to the role: 

 

• Bachelor's degree (preferably master’s degree) in Logistics or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years of experience within Supply Chain Logistics.
• Proven Project Management Experience (preferably PMP certified / Six Sigma Black Belt certification)
• Experience of freight forwarding / material m