Job Description

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OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE (3-4 bullets)

• Deliver a Unique Customer Experience through a Self-driving, Agile, Compliant and Regional differentiated distribution network guided by our commitment to the Patients, People and Planet.
• Lead the deployment of strategic logistic network initiatives in geographical area of responsibility (ie,Air to Sea, Rail, warehouse of the future, New Packaging Technologies...)
• Responsible for managing operations, compliance and sustainability for China import/export transportation, China primary and domestic logistics activities, including Taizhou warehouse activities, in collaboration with all stakeholders at plants, distribution centers and partners to achieve Takeda’s compliance and sustainability goals, process improvement and cost effectiveness ambition

SCOPE

Financial:

Est. annual revenue range of accountability*:

NA Oku Yen

Est. annual budget of responsibility:

TBC

Leadership/People:

No. of direct reports: 4

No. of indirect reports: 7 employees

Geographic Scope

Global, Regional China export markets from Takeda manufacturing units/Plants/CMO’s/DC’s

*if applicable

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job. Include only the essential functions of the job. Approximately 5 – 10 bulleted task statements should be identified).

• Act as a China team Lead:
  • Mentor the team members to enhance their skills and professional development.
  • Regularly collaborate and provide directions to team members to align efforts with the team’s goals and objectives.
  • As part of a collaborative team environment, respect other team members by sharing information.

• Lead the China Taizhou warehouse operations
• Lead the import of goods to Tianjin plants and primary domestic transportation activities.
• Lead the export of goods from Tianjin plants to APAC countries.
• Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives pertaining to GDLJA in collaboration with manufacturing plants, CMOs, BUs, external business partners (LSPs, LLP, 3PLs) and internal business partners (QA, procurement, finance...) in scope of responsibilities.
• Lead QBRs & Performance mgmt. of Logistic Service Providers in scope of responsibility and support Supplier management process to define guidelines & procedures for the selection of solutions to achieve overall sustainability goals, compliance, costs improvement and service level
• Partner and collaborate with colleagues in Procurement, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to ensure key metrics are achieved, i.e. Customer Service Levels Truck Load-fill, Sea Ratio, Carbon Emission and Costs performance
• Acts as compliance champion for GDLJA to mentor and coach team to ensure GDL related Investigations are comprehensive, closed on time building Quality into the investigation process resulting in right-first time, high-quality investigations.
• Supporting GMP/GDP/GSP compliance, Cold Chain Excellence and support Internal/External quality Audit.
• Support the deployment and adherence to standards for deviation management and CAPA reports with LSP, LLP and 3PL Logistics partners and internal GDLJA teams.
• Support new product launches as needed to ensure all GDLJA related launch activities are executed flawlessly in collaboration with others.
• Author, review and maintain all sGOPs (Operating Procedures) and local SOPs pertaining to GDLJA. Ensure team members are trained in those procedures and track compliance to the same.
• Plan budget (OPEX, CAPEX) and manage actual costs and variances.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise (Breadth and depth of knowledge, application and complexity of technical knowledge)

• Strong understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes & functions to ensure shipping solutions maintain temperature requirements throughout transport.
• Demonstrated understanding of GxPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), 21 CFR Part 11, end to end supply chain, as well as detailed knowledge in logistics (transportation, warehouse).
• Very good understanding of GDP requirements, focus on cold chain. Expert in logistics, distribution processes and SBTI (Science Based Target Initiatives) sustainability domain – especially for the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of Supply Chain and Quality systems and solutions (SAP, Power BI, Trackwise, etc...)

Leadership (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, influencing others, managing change)

• Ability to lead global projects that impact logistics compliance and sustainability improvements
• Ability to train and coach GDL team to ensure Investigations meet the requirements of Investigation Quality Standards.
• Ability to lead performance dialogue and continuous improvement with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrates high strategic enterprise thinking finding innovative ways to serve patients and build trust, reputation and business
• Ability to operate cross functionally, working with manufacturing sites, commercial business units, Global Quality and business partners functions (procurement, finance, IT, legal, …)

Decision-making and Autonomy (The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions, autonomy in decision-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-solving)

• A member of global, regional or local project teams– ensuring visibility and transparency on the performance of GDLJA logistics compliance and sustainability areas.
• A member of other governance bodies on product launches, suppliers’ performance reviews – supporting decision making in areas pertaining to GDLJA
• Good capabilities to analyze data to prepare & enable decision making on global and regional level in a matrix organization
• Strong stakeholder mgmt. capabilities across all organizational levels (local, regional)
• Strong capabilities to influence senior management and manage ambiguity

Interaction (The span and nature of one’s engagement with others when performing one’s job, internal and external relationships)

• GDP QUALITY: Participate and support alignment / agreement on metrics requirements & structure
• Operations Steer transportation & distribution processes harmonization according to global guidelines.
• Procurement /suppliers Ensure alignment on transport/logistics/distribution procurement standards & procedures and actively influence the selection and performance management of suppliers

Innovation (The required level of scientific knowledge, knowledge sharing, innovation and risk taking)

• Contribution of thought, experience, background and skills in the areas of Business Intelligence (BI) systems, scorecards leveraging BI systems and business processes on logistics & transport services to drive process excellence.
• Find innovative ways to bring visibility and real time information on shipping solutions to all D&L members.
• Seek new shipping solution technologies that improve sustainability and overall cost objectives by continuously maintaining industry leading knowledge through networking, seminars and conferences

Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment, cultural considerations)

• Strong capability to manage & implement new shipping solutions when needed to mitigate risk.
• Good understanding of how to drive decision making within a global/regional matrix organization
• Strong capability to manage ambiguity, find pragmatic solutions & align/influence key stakeholders

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: (List the essential and desirable education and competency requirements to perform the primary responsibilities of the job. Any minimum requirements should be noted.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Min 8 years of relevant experience in Distribution and Logistics management preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Extensive experience and knowledge with cold-chain distribution and shipping qualification requirements.
• Strong supply chain and Quality systems knowledge; SAP, JDE, Ariba, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Trackwise, etc.
• Very strong communication skills to manage stakeholders across levels & across countries
• Good leadership, networking, and influencing skills
• Good intercultural skills
• Good business acumen & financial analytics skills
• Structured, holistic and clear in problem solving
• Strong ability to analyze a wide variety of supply chain data to make process improvement decisions
• Strong ability to present ideas with clarity, conviction and confidence
• Strong capability to manage ambiguity, find pragmatic solutions & align/influence key stakeholders
• Strong portfolio management skills (PMI certification is a plus)
• Fluent in English and Chinese in verbal and written communication

Locations

Tianjin, ChinaShanghai, China

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time