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Business Job title: Manager, Logistics EMEA

Job Profile Title: Manager, Logistics

Direct Reports To: Sr Manager, Logistics

Group/Division: Supply Chain

Career Band:7

Career Track: Management

Position Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK

Number of Direct Reports: 4-7

Position Summary:

Applicants will be motivated, hardworking individuals who are passionate about supply chain, crafting value and efficiency within a global logistics network. They will possess robust leadership and communication skills, coupled with a strong work ethic, capable of working autonomously and directing a team.

This role is responsible for the oversight, development and performance of all IES warehouse distribution centre activities, trunk stock inventories and reverse logistics activities in EMEA

Main Activities / Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of Logistics Specialists ensuring departmental goals are achieved, supporting the training and development needs of subordinates, applying the company’s performance and development system (i.e. PMD)

• Develop, implement and maintain distribution policies, procedures (SOPs) and quality controls with internal and external partners

• Establish and develop operational KPI’s, ensuring alignment with departmental and company goals

• Participate in the construction of 3PL contractual terms, supervise 3PL performances to agreed service levels and lead non-conformance resolution activities

• Develop physical inventory management policies and procedures for stock handling (Field and warehouse) and count activities, working with stakeholder groups to obligations are fulfilled

• Ensure EDI data flows between SAP and 3PL systems and are supervised and any issues resolved.

• Lead distribution process innovation, development and optimization activities with partners to support business needs, leveraging PPI methodology

• Support the development and adherence to departmental AOP spend. Monitor logistical spend performance and deliver RCCM for any missed targets

• Lead/participate in tiered accountability meetings, representing area of responsibility

• Lead MBR/QBR meetings partners

• Travel expectation 0 -15%

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain or related discipline.

• 5-10 years of experience in supply chain management with proven experience leading compliance activities in a multi-national company.

• ERP and WMS usage (SAP, JDA, Manhattan)

• Must be able to bring strategy to action and drive implementation of multiple programs across a regional network.

• Must have experience with direct supervision of activities within supply chain

• Ability to harmonize with other departments, communicate at a leadership level and to develop and deploy training or policies quickly.

• Must possess confirmed judgment and the ability to work autonomously from established goals and strategic direction.

• Ability to cope with multiple priorities and ambiguity.

• Able to navigate a highly-complex, fast-paced, matrix organization.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the desire to learn and use PPI to improve the process.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.