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Director of Logistics and Warehouse Operations - Pharma

Employer
Michael Page Logistics
Location
England, Surrey, Byfleet
Salary
£80000 - £85000 per annum + Bonus
Closing date
5 Dec 2022

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Sector
Transport & Logistics
Responsibilities
Supply Chain / Logistics
Position/Level
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

Michael Page Logistics are recruiting a Director of Logistics and Warehouse operations for our client in Surrey.

Client Details

Our client are a global supplier of pharmaceuticals offering a fantastic opportunity for career development and progression.

Description

The Director of Logistics and Warehouse operations will be responsible for driving best practice, continuous improvement and end to end leadership across multiple sites

  • End to end leadership of Logistics and Warehouse function.
  • Sound knowledge of Warehouse functions to include Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Management, Logistics, Trade Compliance, HSE, Facilities & Maintenance.
  • Working closely with Internal teams to manage the inventory of finished goods at levels balanced against customer service needs and financial targets.
  • Provide strategic leadership of all Warehouse and Logistics functions.
  • Ensure all activities are carried out to appropriate regulatory standards as described by GDP, GMP, MHRA, EMEA etc.
  • Oversee improvement programmes involving operational functions.
  • Implement best practice warehouse management design to optimize space and maximize productivity.
  • Ensuring the delivery of all SLAs and KPIs, identifying risks and rectifying performance where appropriate
  • Creating structure and organisation through clear communication and standards in order to achieve operational targets.
  • Support customer and regulatory audits/inspections, as required.
  • Maintaining an awareness of new and proposed legislation that impacts the business and communicating any changes.

Profile

The successful candidate will require strong Leadership experience in a Distribution environment and ideally with pharmaceutical experience. They will have experience of leading large teams across multiple sites and demonstrate excellent people management skills, with the ability to lead, coach and mentor colleagues of all levels. They will have robust financial management and analytical skills as well as experience of developing and successfully implementing strategic plans. We would like hear from candidates with Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Finally, candidates will require flexibility and responsiveness to change, with the ability to lead others in a dynamic environment

Job Offer

You will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Company

Michael Page has successfully grown over the past 30 years and we are continuing to grow, as shown by our ever expanding sectors. Our logistics team are the latest to thrive as their own sector after having lived under the umbrella of procurement and supply chain.

Due to an increase in job vacancies in the logistics industry, as well as a high level of talent emerging, Michael Page is proud to reveal its new logistics sector.

Although the sector is new, Michael Page has always had a dedicated logistics team who work together with candidates to deliver the best results. We recruit a variety of roles including: 

  • General managers
  • Warehouse managers 
  • Transport managers
  • Solutions and network designers

We also work with an extensive client base to advise and develop appropriate recruitment processes to secure the right talent for their organisation.

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