External Manufacturing Logistics Coordination Manager (f/m/d)
Zurich, Canton of ZurichVaccines prevent 2 to 3 million deaths each year and have transformed global public health. For the past 70 years, Takeda has supplied vaccines to protect the health of people in Japan. Today, Takeda's global vaccine business is applying innovation to tackle some of the world's most challenging infectious diseases, such as dengue, COVID-19, Zika and norovirus. Takeda’s team brings an outstanding track record and a wealth of knowledge in vaccine development, manufacturing and global access to advance a pipeline of vaccines to address some of the world's most pressing public health needs.
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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a
External Manufacturing Logistics Coordination Manager (f/m/d)
In this exciting role, you develop and implement logistics tactics to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of materials while maintaining product quality and safety. You collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and transportation partners to perform and optimize supply chain processes and minimize lead times.
Your main responsibilities:
Contribute to establish new logistic strategies, supporting the operational perspective and feasibility
Supports operational activities related to validation new routes, new packaging or news suppliers implementation
Continuously improve existing logistic operations adapting and improving tactics
Within the agreed logistic strategies, flows and processes, responsible for delivering logistic operations related to CMO management
With all logistic partners and operations, in charge of resolving the logistic issues to make sure products are delivered in due time and expected quality
Collaborate with manufacturing support for all quality activities related to logistics: CC, deviations and documentation
Oversee inventory management and storage of vaccines related materials, ensuring proper handling and storage conditions to maintain product efficacy
Responsible for creating right inventory visibility, escalating risk and managing issues as they rise
Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance logistics operations
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and cold chain management guidelines
Oversee inventory management and storage of vaccines related materials, ensuring proper handling and storage conditions to maintain product efficacy
Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance logistics operations
Your profile:
Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred but not mandatory
Proven experience in logistics management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a focus on cold chain logistics
Strong understanding of quality and regulatory requirements related to vaccine related materials distribution and storage
Proficiency in logistics software and systems for tracking and managing shipments
Fluent in English both oral and written
Knowledge of ERP/Supply Chain and the ability to utilize this in a complex GMP planning environment
Project Management experience desirable
The ability to lead, motivate, provide guidance, and foster a collaborative and supportive work environment
Your benefits:
Attractive and competitive salary
Open-minded and modern working environment
Hybrid working model
30 vacation days
Company pension plan
Further education and training
Travel allowance
Attractive Relocation Package including brokerage fees
Subsidized canteen
Subsidized sports programs
Disability insurance
Long-term account with various possible uses
Employee discounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Referral Program
Deferred compensation as desired
Future amount
Global Wellbeing Program
Interactive online courses for employees' children
Employee Recognition Program
About Us:
Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people, and the planet.
In Singen, around 1,300 employees specialize in the production of liquid, semi-solid and freeze-dried medicines. Singen is the only production site in the global Takeda network for the manufacture of our new dengue fever vaccine. Takeda Singen is a regionally significant employer and has been awarded the independent Top Employer certificate several years in a row. The site is characterized by its high level of diversity (e.g.,more than55 nationalities and over 40% of leaders are women), its long company history and its excellent development opportunities. The town of Singen (Hohentwiel) islocated on the beautiful Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg with a view of the Alps andclose proximity to France, Liechtenstein,Austria, and Switzerland.
How we will support you:
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
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What makes a successful team member within Vaccines at Takeda?
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Inventive
- Perseverance
- Honesty
- Collaborative
Our leadership
Vaccines represent a new dimension of global impact — successful leadership at Takeda can be encompassed in these four pillars:
Demonstrating strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients and build trust, reputation and business
Creating the environment that inspires and enables people to move the organization forward
Focusing on the few priorities and delivers superior results
Elevating the capabilities of the organization for now and the future
Working at Takeda
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Empowerment
Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.
We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives
Patient
Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.
People
Create an exceptional people experience.
Planet
Protect our planet.
Data & Digital
Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.
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