Global Distribution Team Leader

Dubizzle Limited; Hengoed; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Global Distribution Team Leader to drive performance and efficiency in delivering products. This role involves managing a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice, and improving the supply chain. The ideal candidate has graduate-level experience in Distribution, possesses excellent communication and project management skills, and thrives in high-pressure settings. If you aspire to a fulfilling career in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate level experience in Distribution is essential.
• Experience in leading an operational team in a high-pressure environment.
• Expertise in the Pharmaceutical industry distribution network.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Distribution Team with clear goals and performance improvement strategies.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party logistics providers and ensure compliance.
• Deliver product efficiently and adhere to Good Distribution Practice.

Skills

Distribution management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Supplier management

Education

Graduate Level in a relevant field

Job description

Want a 3D Career? Join Norgine.

At Norgine, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community.

We call it the 3D career at Norgine and it offers you a fully-rounded experience with no limits.

Bring everything about yourself that you’re proud of, whether that’s your passion for making a difference, focus on others’ well-being, or intellectual curiosity to unleash in a fast-paced environment and supportive community.

In return, get a sense of belonging, a long-term career with ongoing development and upskilling, and a company that cares about people’s wellness as much as you do.

Because at Norgine, we transform lives with innovative healthcare solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Distribution Team Leader to join Norgine.

If you want a multi-dimensional 3D career in a leading healthcare organisation, join us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Development and leadership of the Global Distribution Team
• 1:1 line management of Global Distribution Team
• Responsible for delivering products in the most efficient way (cost, quality, service) to all Norgine customers.
• Managing, Monitoring and driving performance improvement of 3rd party logistics providers through review of KPIs and MBRs.
• Responsible for ensuring that Norgine Good Distribution practice is adhered too.
• Identify and implement projects that improve the performance of the Norgine Supply chain on a cost or efficiency or service basis. This will involve leading cross-functional project teams (Quality, Purchasing, Commercial, etc. to ensure targets are met).
• Manage the relationship between local Norgine and supplier to ensure all activity is in line with contracts and Global Distribution strategy.
• Ensure all activity complies with the Norgine and European Good Distribution Practice and commercial and legal framework (contracts).
• Chair monthly (remote) reviews with allocated local suppliers and Norgine RCU.
• Continuously develop and issue monthly KPI, operational and commercial data reports.
• Participate in annual budget discussions via collection of data
• Complete annual and 5-year planning exercises.
• Support commercial negotiations relating to developmental feasibility studies.
• Ensure all costs are reviewed and are in line with contracts.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Identification and management of relationships with key stakeholders, including current spend owners, ‘user’ functions and individuals and governance bodies.
• Global Supply Chain team including Customer Services Team Leader and S&OP Manager
• M&S functions for example Quality, Site Supply Chain, External Networks and Finance.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Graduate Level experience in Distribution
• Experience of leading an operational team working in a high-pressure, high paced environment
• Expertise in managing Distribution network in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Global understanding of extended Supply Chain activities.
• A proven track record in the delivery of effective supplier management in a multi-site, multi-country, multi-cultural, strategically driven environment.
• Team player who can work cross functionally.
• Excellent Communication and persuasion skills based on evidence and data
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to identify improvement opportunities
• Project management skills

Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.

Sound good? Find out more about the career you’ll have with Norgine, then apply here.