Global Logistics Planner
This role is responsible for managing intercompany drug substance and drug product moves, as well as finished goods order placement through to final delivery. The position supports the planning and distribution of BioMarin Pharmaceutical products to and from third-party manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities globally.
In executing these shipments, the Global Logistics Planner will demonstrate Good Distribution Practices, export/import compliance, distribution centre management, and transportation management activities globally.
The planner will lead and execute logistics activities, serving as a liaison between various internal and external partners to ensure timely planning and delivery of orders.
Additionally, the Global Logistics Planner will participate in process analysis and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage customer demand in conjunction with Customer Service, ensuring 100% order fulfillment while working to tight timelines.
* Coordinate efficient, on-time, and compliant movement of temperature-controlled freight to meet internal and external requirements through carrier management, SOP development, and route adherence.
* Develop and adhere to standardized distribution practices and protocols for 3PL partners, carriers, and contract manufacturing organizations.
* Responsible for managing carrier SOPs and 3PL work instructions, autonomously managing partner performance.
* Plan and execute expedient and efficient processing of shipping requests and customer demands for finished drug product.
* Plan and execute shipping and delivery between contract manufacturing operations, packaging sites, and customers.
* Establish and maintain transparent transport planning schedules with proactive tracking of deliveries.
* Manage transport temperature monitoring data collection and deviation management.
* Recommend and implement corrective actions for problems encountered in Logistics Operations, including inventory management, shipping, cold chain distribution, and billing.
* Work with Global Trade Compliance to maintain appropriate documentation to support accurate reporting to government customs agencies.
* Work with Distribution Compliance to ensure products are distributed per GDP guidelines.
* Properly manage logistics for drug product and intermediates to reduce supply chain risk and maintain cost-effective supply chain management.
* Manage finished goods inventory of high value, ensuring accurate cost information is captured from inventory shrinkage/damage/loss.
* Work on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a business-related discipline.
* Biotech and/or Pharma Supply Chain experience preferred.
* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project software required.
* Experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Process development, Six Sigma tools, and techniques desirable.
Experience:
* Minimum 5 years direct international logistics experience, including emerging markets.
* Broad experience working with freight forwarders, air/inland carriers, warehouse personnel, and internal departments.
* Creation of commercial invoices, Shipper's Letter of Instruction, and other international shipping documentation, including an understanding of letters of credit.
* Pharmaceutical/biotech distribution experience, including current GDP/GMP/GCP regulations and Customs/FDA import procedures beneficial.
* Cold Chain experience required.
* Training in ERP systems, Oracle highly desirable.
* Must be flexible and able to deal with changing priorities without losing sight of the overall business.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills working within an environment of constant change.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* No direct reports.
Competencies:
* Behavioural:
o Accountability.
o Achieving Excellence.
o Communication.
o Courage / Challenge.
o Develop Self & Others.
o Judgement.
o Reliability.
o Teamwork.
* Technical:
o Technical Knowledge & Expertise.
o Business Acumen.
o Compliance.
o Influencing.
o Inventory Management.
o IT Applications.
o Problem Solving.
o Strategy.