Sr Logistics Specialist

About This Role

The Sr. Logistics Specialist oversees and manages daily Supply Chain activities for international markets and acts as liaison with internal and external customers and vendors. The role works closely with the Commercial & Planning teams to ensure on time in full supply. The role manages FG shipments, invoicing, shipping deviations and sales & inventory reporting and monthly or by-weekly huddles with Affiliates as applicable. This is achieved through working closely with key stakeholders (e.g. Finished Goods Planning, Quality, Commercial, Finance, S&OP, Packaging Engineering). The role routinely identifies and communicates any shipment risks to management and supports recommendations and implementation of corrective actions to minimize supply risks. In addition, Sr. Logistics Specialist analyzes cross functional and logistics processes and identifies/ implements solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of the supply chain. The goal of the Sr. Logistics Specialist is to ensure desired customer service levels are met and to ensure continuous product supply.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and manage daily supply chain activities for International markets; which encompasses: order management, customer service, shipment management, sales administrative activities, creation and review of shipping documentation, reporting sales/cost analysis, complex interfaces errors resolution. Process the necessary ERP transactions according to standard operating procedures and SOX compliance guidelines. Perform Financial Month End Reconciliation for his or her markets if applicable.
• Management of Customer Relationships – maintain high level of Customer Service
• Daily cross functional interaction with Logistics Partners/Providers, Contract Manufacturing Organizations and Biogen functions as it relates to coordination of shipments and product availability; all to ensure timely and continuous product supply
• Cross functional project management and/or support of limited complexity
• Drive efficiency in working with Logistics Providers/Partners; whilst balancing cost effectiveness, quality of the services provided and customer expectations. Analyze cross functional and logistics processes and identify/implement solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of the supply chain and to ensure desired customer service levels are met
• Work with Quality Assurance to promote and maintain GxP compliance throughout the logistics network within the scope of the Logistics Team. Exceptions handling – Investigate exceptions, determine root causes, implement CAPAs and drive closure
• Remain up-to-date on relevant trainings (GxP, Oracle and other used systems and procedures to perform assigned tasks)
• Support ad hoc requests from other functions for filling, change control, trade compliance, EHS, and other purposes

Who You Are

You are an experienced and passionate Supply Chain professional with excellent communication & interpersonal skills. You have the ability to analyze and improve existing processes. You feel energized by working with various stakeholders and are willing to be challenged and learn. You are able to cope with a fast-paced environment and are not afraid of stress situations.

Required Skills

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain related Education or Fachhochschule (Supply Chain/Export Expert “Logistikfachmann/Exportfachmann)
• Minimum of 2-4 years working experience, preferably in a Logistics / Supply Chain role or within the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry or any other regulated industry such Food/Medical device
• Experience within an international and controlled environment
• Business fluent in French

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Strong team player (ability to direct and participate in cross functional and management teams)
• Experience with Supply Chain and Manufacturing planning tools, preferably: Oracle, Hyperion, Business Object, SAP, APO, Manugistics, JDE
• Requires a good understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of the work performed
• May modify existing process or procedures and in consultation with supervisor may begin to submit proposal for process improvements and develop new process/procedures
• Ability to summarize complex situations for executive management reporting, with support from supervisor

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts