Logistics Operations Manager
Core
Manages the Master Production Schedule for the tactical horizon (4-24 months) to ensure capacity, resources, and inventory levels meet customer demand and supply chain targets.
Role type
Senior Logistics Operations Manager (Supply Chain Planning & Execution)
Builds
Supply plans, production schedules, inventory levels, and logistics processes for pharmaceutical products
Domain
Pharmaceutical supply chain and logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production ML models (Incorrect mapping in thought, correcting to: production ML models is wrong. The deliverable is physical goods/supply chain execution. Let's map to 'physical/clinical work' or 'product features' contextually. Actually, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. The role manages the flow of physical goods. 'physical/clinical work' fits best as it involves the physical supply chain of drugs, or 'product features' if viewed as managing the product availability. Given the context of 'shipping items', 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit among the options provided for tangible goods movement, though 'product features' is usually software. Let's stick to the closest semantic match for managing the physical flow: 'physical/clinical work' is often used for clinical trials or manufacturing. This role is about the supply chain. Let's re-read the options: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. None fit perfectly for 'logistics management'. However, 'client delivery' implies the outcome. 'physical/clinical work' implies the nature of the goods (drugs). Let's select 'physical/clinical work' as the goods are pharmaceuticals and the work involves their physical distribution.
Required skills
Master Production Scheduling, Supply Chain Planning, ERP/SAP implementation, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Compliance (GMP, Customs), Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Project Management, KPI Reporting, Process Improvement
Preferred skills
Life Cycle Management (LCM) project leadership, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) optimization, S&OP process facilitation, Cross-functional team leadership
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems, RapidResponse
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain the Master Production Schedule for the tactical horizon; Manage logistics processes and ensure compliance with Customs, Trade laws, and GMP; Lead Order Management teams and ensure smooth transactional execution; Facilitate Supply Review and Monthly Business Review meetings; Implement Life Cycle Management (LCM) projects and change over plans; Optimize supply chain costs and service levels through process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership