Job Description
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live life to the fullest at every stage. Our diverse portfolio of life-changing technologies encompasses a wide range of healthcare solutions, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With a workforce of 114,000 colleagues, we are proud to serve people in over 160 countries.
Senior Distribution Specialist
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Distribution Specialist within our Abbott Established Pharmaceutical Division (EPD) at our global Pharma Division Headquarters located in Allschwil, Basel. If you are ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry, this position might be perfect for you, especially if you are passionate about innovative biosimilars projects.
Primary Job Function
- Coordinate Global Distribution Routes: Lead efforts and support the execution team to ensure the readiness of new cold chain and ambient temperature routes, ensuring efficiency in physical distribution processes to meet regulatory dossier submissions and quality standards.
- Global Distribution Design Implementation and Optimization: Ensure all design, implementation, and optimization projects are followed up on and executed effectively, including warehouse transfers and new hubs.
- Compliance and Customer Satisfaction: Align processes with customer expectations and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations (quality, regulatory, GMP/GDP) in a cost-effective manner.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global distribution routes while facilitating effective communication of the global distribution design.
- Coordinate and execute strategic logistics programs to support the global distribution of goods, including qualifications for first routes and sample shipments.
- Provide leadership and execution support for distribution-related projects.
- Assist in the development and execution of strategic logistics plans aimed at reducing costs and process variations by identifying and applying appropriate tools and tactics.
- Monitor the daily market and geopolitical situation to identify risks, recommending mitigation strategies and coordinating implementation steps.
Compliance Responsibilities
- Administer all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Transport and Warehouse from an execution perspective, coordinating updates and training for key stakeholders.
- Review all quality documentation related to Transport and Warehouse, providing recommendations for improvements.
Minimum Experience / Training Required
Experience/Training
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or Customs & Trade compliance in logistics operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
- 5-10 years of experience in distribution and transportation of pharmaceutical products.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management within the pharmaceutical sector.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP ECC, and a strong command of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power BI, etc.).
Skills
- Proactive communication, collaboration, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders, particularly in complex matrix environments.
- Agility in adapting to rapidly changing circumstances while maintaining focus on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple unrelated projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively.
- Strong influencing skills to engage colleagues at all levels and across functions, with proven project management capabilities.
- Proficient in English (oral and written); proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
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