Job Description

Invenia Group is working with a rapidly expanding specialist manufacturer of scientific instrumentation to hire a Director of Global Logistics.

The company manufactures specialist proteomic instrumentation, kits and services used across a wide range of immunology applications. Their customers include pharma, biopharma, biotech, academia and CROs.

The company prides itself on having a great market reputation for the quality and reliability of its products and services.

The Role:

This role will be responsible for implementing end-to-end shipping operations planning worldwide, focusing on N. America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

The role will have one direct report and future scope to grow a team. It will be working closely with different departments including Sales, Finance, Operations, and Quality & Regulatory etc.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage global logistics for shipping and delivery as well as end-user supply chain network design. Establish metrics/goals to help achieve this.
• Ensure goods are transported and delivered promptly
• Manage importation and customs clearance process into regions outside the US
• Manage the specialist delivery networks used by the company and lead contracting and price negotiations with these partners.
• Be responsible for regulatory affairs management of shipped products
• Keep up to date on regulatory requirements in the industry
• Identify process improvement opportunities, focusing on urgent business needs while keeping in mind long-term organisation strategy and growth plans.
• Led the budgeting and strategic planning process for the global supply chain operations.
• Develop contingent plans in case of disruptions that could happen to the global supply chain.

What we are looking for:

• Educated to Degree level or higher
• 10 years + of experience managing global supply chains including in EU, US and APAC territories
• Have extensive knowledge of global shipping logistics and services for biological materials/biospecimens
• Must have cold storage experience
• Have extensive knowledge of contracts, negotiation, and vendor management

This is a hybrid working role, with an expectation to have a presence in the office.

This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits package, please apply to find out more.

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