• Manage the relationship with carriers with a focus on continuous improvement on logistic performance, cost decrease and/or service increase
• Take the initiative to develop and maintain the achievements of carriers and of cost measurement systems
• Support in international and local projects for the improvement of operational processes in the field of logistics, support, distribution and purchase
• Leading the tendering (selection) process, starting with the definition of business requirements till finalizing in a contract and hand-over to operations
• Implement the outcome of a tender or from an improvement project in one or several countries using a project management approach
• Perform business- and investment calculations
• Coordinate and prioritize daily department activities (allocations file, inventory redirects) as directed by the area supervisor.
• Support activities related to master data, returns, raw material shipments, and CPR rules.
• Effectively communicate with customers and internal team members.
• Interface for warehousing operations including inbound, inventory management, outbound

Skills: Carrier Relationship Management, Cost Measurement Systems, Project Management in Logistics, Tendering and Contract Negotiation, Business and Investment Calculations, Operational Coordination, Master Data and Process Support, Effective Communication

• Responsible for the physical distribution of goods, by coordinating warehouse, traffic and transport operations in order to ensure customer expectations are fulfilled and the delivery activities and cost of operations are optimized
• Responsible for outbound delivery to export markets and customers
• Create shipment unit (SU) based on confirmed order date, carriers-schedules and available stocks
• Create outbound-Slots based and align with warehouse-capacities to serve Customers requested delivery date
• Coordinate shipment process considering country- or customer-specific requirements
• Coordinate delivery of the goods with transporter based on customers' requested delivery date (all type of freight service) with warehouse- and all related freight-provider
• Plan, organize and control the work with Service Providers to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements
• Provide all relevant freight documents and share as and when needed with related interfaces to ensure smooth processing of the transports
• Responsible for adjusting and improving the shipping process for related customers & countries based on latest market conditions
• Monitor freight cost and spending to ensure that expenses are consistent and follow the agreed freight-contracts

Skills: Physical Distribution Management, Outbound Delivery Coordination, Shipment Unit Creation and Scheduling, Warehouse Capacity Alignment, Freight Coordination, Service Provider Management, Freight Documentation Management, Freight Cost Monitoring and Optimization

• Optimize fill rates and most efficient freight execution while respecting customer's requirements as well as relevant specification
• Update on actual freight cost versus budget and to analyze the variances.
• Actively seek for freight-cost reductions
• Check and approve freight invoices and avoid delayed payments to Continental business partners
• Coordinate with COD, Transporter and Warehouse Service Provider in order to meet customers requirements
• Improve balancing of outbound volumes considering warehouse capacities
• Direct investigation to verify and resolve transport-related customer complaints.
• Lead and/or support actions to improve overall freight performances as per upcoming customer requirements
• Establish, implement and control processes for distribution according to Continental Quality Management.
• Plan, develop and implement new transport procedures together with warehouse and service provider
• Maintain Quality-Management-Directives (POMS), SOP's and WI's (with the Service Provider)

Skills: Freight Optimization, Freight Cost Analysis, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Freight Invoice Approval, Coordination with Service Providers, Volume Balancing, Complaint Investigation and Resolution, Process Improvement and Quality Management

• Ensure proper documentation of all related processes in the area of responsibility to ensure process stability in the future
• Ensure service provider performance is in line with KPI.
• Lead or support actions to improve the competitive advantages of Continentals Supply-Chain-Organisation
• Any special project or assignment from immediate superiors.
• Support role in re-negotiation and approvals of Transport tender contracts and addendums to contracts.
• Create a list of approved  Special Service Requests and rates of payment for traffic-related activities
• Gather relevant freight data to support freight contracting
• Develop and execute a set of KPI's that bring transparency about the performance (Cost, Reliability, Speed, Transparency, etc) of Continentals freight-solutions
• Identify effective measures to sustainably improve freight performance within the area of responsibility
• Track, measure and report freight-related figures to internal and external stakeholders

Skills: Process Documentation, Service Provider Performance Management, Supply Chain Improvement, Project and Assignment Management, Transport Contract Negotiation Support, Special Service Request Management, Freight Data Collection and Analysis, KPI Development and Performance Reporting

• Oversight and management of distribution of clinical supplies from external vendor and internal Pfizer locations for Global Programs ensuring delivery of supplies to meet patient and study needs
• Interfacing directly with Global Clinical Supplies colleagues and other stakeholders within Medicinal Sciences in order to provide timely and responsive guidance and issue resolution regarding distribution activities.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements (e.g. cGMP, GDP, GCP, EHS, import/export, Quality Standards, 21 CFR Part 11) by fostering and maintaining a culture committed to quality.
• Maintaining training and compliance is required for the role. 
• Enhancing quality and compliance on a site and patient basis utilizing risk and mitigation plans
• Development and study of metrics to monitor operational performance and consistency against stated goals for logistics responsibilities.
• Contributing and/or directing global, cross-functional continuous improvement projects to improve productivity and exceed customer satisfaction. 
• Assessing cross-functional impact of procedure/process changes
• Support decision-making on country feasibility and study strategy in advance of study starts
• Ownership of timing and challenges of investigational medicinal international shipments in order to meet project requirements.
• Ensure excellent customer service through the development of strong working relationships with key customers and partner principals to facilitate open lines of communication regarding project priorities and issue resolution.

Skills: Clinical Supply Distribution Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Compliance Management, Training and Compliance Maintenance, Quality and Compliance Enhancement, Operational Performance Monitoring, Cross-Functional Continuous Improvement, Customer Service and Relationship Building

• Experience with Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Systems, in particular, SAP experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of GMP/GDP standards
• Strong problem-solving experience
• Computer literate, with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluency in English both written and oral is essential, fluency in other languages
• Knowledge of warehouse operations
• Proficiency in JDE application including implementation, RPG programming.
• Experience implementing, using and maintaining a WMS with RF functionality
• Understanding to operational hours and travel requirements (DRP, Patch Installation, Migration or to go live)
• Ability to prioritize and work independently in a stressful, changing environment. 
• Basic computer/PC navigation skills, warehousing devices and equipment, hardware and software. 

Qualifications: BA in Logistics with 4 years of Experience

• Excellent driving skills
• Ability to use a street map or directional device and plot a delivery route
• Ability to maintain simple logs and records
• Basic knowledge of auto care
• Dependability to carry out a series of work instructions with limited supervision
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment
• Cold chain knowledge and experience in a pharmaceutical or medical setting
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
• Experience with UPS World Ship and/or FED EX Ship Manager preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail.

Qualifications: BS in Supply Chain Management with 5 years of Experience

• Experience in a GMP/GDP-focused Distribution center.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment is essential.
• Experience or working knowledge of inventory management
• Proficient and experienced with SAP, WMS / IM and TMS systems in general.
• Previous experience working within a Known Consignor and AEO-approved warehouse.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze and interpret challenging business situations and determine strategy.
• Ability to work on own initiative, innovate and review current processes and practices.
• Able to operate equipment such as a forklift and an electric pallet jack
• Previous experience in Logistics, Distribution and Supply Chain preferred
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations in a GMP as well as a non-GMP setting

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in distribution/logistics
• Knowledge of PKMS/SAP
• Ability to communicate well with others, able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented, self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide to verify quantities for production.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks and lifts
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Experience using computerized inventory control programs, such as Oracle EBS, or SAP
• Experience using computerized shipping systems
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, good math skills

Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering with 5 years of Experience

• Understanding of basic financial and inventory measures
• Good analytical skills, working with large data sets
• Problem-solving skills
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of supply chain and logistics concepts, including GMPandGDP
• Knowledge of inventory management topics
• Pharmaceutical market knowledge is a plus
• Technical expertise such as SAP ERP, MS Office
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to carry out daily work tasks via software within an enterprise ERP software system.

Qualifications: BA in Operations Management with 4 years of Experience