Director, Distribution Operations

OperationsOperationsFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1991H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Massachusetts

Posted

49 days ago

Salary

$185K - $240K / year

Seniority

Lead

10 yrs expEnglishERP

Job Description

• Work with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate channel management and distribution solutions for a best-in-class distribution network. • Manage the ongoing business relationship with Sobi’s third-party logistics providers (“3PL”). • Oversee the 3PL function requires working cross-functionally to drive issue resolution and continuous improvement of processes. • Responsible for implementation of strategies that bring value to Sobi and its Trade channel customers. • Excel at working cross-functionally and collaboratively with many internal stakeholders including, but not limited to, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance and Quality. • Account Management to ensure operational flow of order activities between 3PL and distribution centers/trading partners in North America. • Management of day-to-day operations of the 3PL and the services it provides to Sobi, including, but not limited to coordination and oversight of inbound products and inventory; storage (warehousing); order processing and distribution; inbound and outbound logistics (shipment/transportation); pack outs, DSCSA, product damage and temp excursions, etc. • Conduct scheduling and planning activity meetings to ensure product availability at 3PL meets direct customers’ needs; daily monitoring of direct customer orders and sales. • Engage with Trade customers to address questions and resolve issues related to customer account set up and account maintenance, customer orders and 3PL shipment delays. • Contract negotiations, implementation and oversight of contractual requirements. • Ensure adherence to the operational components of the 3PL Distribution and Services Agreement. • Partner with 3PL to identify appropriate shipping solutions (e.g., trucks/validated shippers, EPTN lanes) to deliver product successfully. • Responsible for risk assessment and mitigation of Trade Order Fulfillment Processes of the 3PL and aligning them with Sobi’s standards and practices. • Develop and implement performance requirements and reportable metrics for the 3PL to measure against Sobi’s standards for trade customer’s timely access to Sobi’s portfolio. • Drive process improvements with the 3PL, including development of continuous improvement plans and fostering process improvement behaviors.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech or related healthcare industry including management of a 3PL or related logistics provider.
  • Deep understanding of US commercial distribution, 3PL operations and healthcare environments.
  • Strong knowledge of global shipping, Incoterms, DSCSA and trade compliance
  • Experience with new product launches.
  • Experience with ERP systems, EDI trade data platforms, and 3PL reporting systems.
  • Possess 5+ years of successful account management experience with increasing levels of responsibility demonstrated.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Order Fulfillment and Logistics.
  • Ability to rapidly assimilate information and to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
  • Proficiency required in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, to assimilate and develop presentations and reports.
  • Incumbent must possess excellent written and spoken communication skills; be able to prioritize work and communicate with expediency with senior leaders; possess solid business judgment and attention to detail; ability to multi-task and problem solve to resolve issues with the 3PL, as well as internal business partners.
  • Deep experience working in fast-paced environments managing multiple responsibilities, projects and requests from internal stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of exceeding objectives and goals, as an individual and as part of a team.
  • Travel: Approximately 25% of the time

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation for your work
  • Generous time off policy
  • Summer Fridays
  • Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
  • Emphasis on work/life balance
  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment
  • Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

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