Manager Distribution & Transportation

at  Perrigo

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill, Compeed, Solpadeine, NiQuitin, ACO, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care.

DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

• This role helps to support the company’s sales and revenue objectives by delivering reliable and cost-efficient supply chain operations through-out the market;
• Role works collaboratively with Central Supply Chain Functions and Market organization on all supply related topics including Logistics, Stock Management, Master Data;
• The role is responsible for maintaining effective 3PL relationships and ensure cost effective Service Level target;

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, engineering or a related field.

This role requires:

• 5+ years experience in Logistics, 3PL-Management
• 10+ years experience in Supply Chain
• Experience in people management.

Preferable from Consumer Self-Care, FMCG industry

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following traits:

• Focuses relentlessly on supply availability and cost management through-out cluster Supply Chain
• Drives for results
• Challenges the status quo
• Works well under pressure

The ideal candidate has the following competencies and skills:

• Soft Skills:
• Strong Leadership and People management skills
• Communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation
• Interpersonal skills, including relationship-building and persuasion
• Strong Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Conflict management skills
• Ability to provide actionable and well-supported recommendations
• Hard Skills:
• Proficiency in relevant software, such as Microsoft Office, ERP, SAP IBP
• Proficiency in 3PL-Management, driving cost
• Understanding of supply chain planning and order management processes;
• Understanding of cost, profitability and cash flow on a strategic level;

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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SCOPE OF THE ROLE

• In charge of SC Operations in the Market with focus on :
• Product/Customer Master Data;
• Stock availability and Inventory alignment in Perrigo system-3PL;
• Periodic Stock count;
• 3PL management including costs (warehousing + freights)
• Co-packing activities
• Cost saving initiatives
• External reporting requirements to support SC operations (GS1 data pools, recycling systems, intrastat, etc.)
• Lead the in-country SC&Ops team and ensure processes standardization as defined by Cluster Lead
• Execute monthly/weekly/daily SC routines like for example :
• Weekly OOS projection and root cause shared with the commercial organization
• Weekly control of batch received and not released yet
• Monthly 3PL cost controlling accordingly to the SLA with focus on storage, handling, transport, co-packing, etc..
• Implementation of best practices built by CoE across the market
• Responsible for Opex Distribution Costs – preparing budget and assumptions + monthly actual costs tracking and FY projection
• Being the primary contact for SC&Ops Cluster Lead for Stock Projection, Stock Availability, OOS issues
• KPIs – Opex Distribution + Freight / Effective Sku reduction (number of sku’s with 0 stock on hand) / Co-packing costs (tbc) / Service Level

This role requires:

• 5+ years experience in Logistics, 3PL-Management
• 10+ years experience in Supply Chain
• Experience in people management