Director Global Logistics, Invenia Group, Washington, DC
Invenia Group -
Washington, DC,
US
Director Global Logistics
Date Posted: 2024-04-30
Job description
Are you looking for an exciting new career challenge?
Invenia Group is working with a rapidly expanding specialist manufacturer of scientific instrumentation to hire a Director of Global Logistics.The company manufactures specialist proteomic instrumentation, kits and services used across a wide range of immunology applications. Their customers include pharma, biopharma, biotech, academia and CROs.The company prides itself on having a great market reputation for the quality and reliability of its products and services.
Role responsibilities:
This role will be responsible for implementing end-to-end shipping operations planning worldwide, focusing on N. America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.The role will have one direct report and future scope to grow a team. It will be working closely with different departments including Sales, Finance, Operations, and Quality & Regulatory etc.
Other responsibilities will include:
Invenia Group is working with a rapidly expanding specialist manufacturer of scientific instrumentation to hire a Director of Global Logistics.The company manufactures specialist proteomic instrumentation, kits and services used across a wide range of immunology applications. Their customers include pharma, biopharma, biotech, academia and CROs.The company prides itself on having a great market reputation for the quality and reliability of its products and services.
Role responsibilities:
This role will be responsible for implementing end-to-end shipping operations planning worldwide, focusing on N. America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.The role will have one direct report and future scope to grow a team. It will be working closely with different departments including Sales, Finance, Operations, and Quality & Regulatory etc.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Oversee and manage global logistics for shipping and delivery as well as end-user supply chain network design. Establish metrics/goals to help achieve this.
- Ensure goods are transported and delivered promptly
- Manage importation and customs clearance process into regions outside the US
- Manage the specialist delivery networks used by the company and lead contracting and price negotiations with these partners.
- Be responsible for regulatory affairs management of shipped products
- Keep up to date on regulatory requirements in the industry
- Identify process improvement opportunities, focusing on urgent business needs while keeping in mind long-term organisation strategy and growth plans.
- Lead the budgeting and strategic planning process for the global supply chain operations.
- Develop contingent plans in case of disruptions that could happen to the global supply chain.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone educated to a Degree level or higher, as well as the following:
- 10 years + of experience managing global supply chains including in EU, US and APAC territories
- Have extensive knowledge of global shipping logistics and services for biological materials
- Have extensive knowledge of contracts, negotiation, and vendor management
This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits package. To find out more, please apply.
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- 10 years + of experience managing global supply chains including in EU, US and APAC territories