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Global Distribution Manager

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8 months ago
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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.

The 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%.

Specific duties of the Global Distribution Manager include:

Develop and implement global distribution strategies - UK, Europe, USA
Ownership and Management of 3PL relationship - Warehousing & Transportation
Oversee day-to-day operations of global distribution network
Ownership of £30m Freight budget - targeting 2-5% savings per year
Management of 2-3 direct reports - Freight Manager and an Analyst
Presenting reports and data, during senior stakeholder meetings

Global Distribution Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

Experience in a logistics, supply chain or distribution strategic leadership role
Previous exposure to a regulated industry; medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceutical, food or a temperature controlled environment is advantageous
Experience of managing large scale 3PLs and knowledge of Freight markets and import/export
Experience using SAP, logistics software and Transportation Management Systems TMS
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

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