PolyPeptide Group

Senior Logistics Manager

PolyPeptide Group  •  Kingdom of Belgium (Onsite)  •  14 hours ago
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Job Description

Senior Logistics Manager

(Pharmaceutical / GMP Environment)

Passionate about Supply Chain and Logistics in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment?

Ready to bring your senior leadership expertise and play a key role in structuring and transforming complex logistics operations?

Join us and contribute to the development of a high-performance logistics organization in a fast-growing industrial environment.

We are currently looking for a:

Senior Logistics Manager

to act as a strategic and operational partner to the Head of Supply Chain, with full accountability over end-to-end logistics performance.

Role & Responsibilities

As Senior Logistics Manager, you ensure full control, reliability, and continuous improvement of all logistics flows, from inbound to final delivery to customers.

You bring a strong operational leadership and a deep understanding of pharmaceutical logistics constraints (GMP, quality, traceability)

Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, structure and develop logistics teams (warehouse, inbound, outbound)

  • Manage experienced teams and ensure performance, engagement and accountability

  • Drive a strong leadership culture on the field (close to operations)

  • Build and deploy training and capability development plans

  • Act as a senior reference point for operational decision-making

End-to-End Logistics Ownership
  • Ensure efficient and compliant (GMP) management of inbound, warehousing and outbound flows

  • Guarantee material availability from reception to delivery

  • Define and implement logistics strategies (short, medium, long term)

  • Drive warehouse operations performance (capacity, flows, stock accuracy, lead-times)

Process Optimization & Projects
  • Lead major logistics transformation projects

  • Redesign and optimize logistics processes

  • Define CAPEX needs and support investment decisions

Continuous Improvement & Compliance
  • Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Ensure strict compliance with:

    • GMP requirements

    • EHS standards

    • Quality and traceability requirements

  • Improve performance through data, KPIs and technological solutions

Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Act as a key interface with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and external partners

  • Promote logistics best practices within the organization

  • Support overall supply chain performance and customer satisfaction

Profile & Qualifications

Required Experience (Mandatory Criteria)
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in logistics operations management

  • Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment (mandatory)

  • Strong experience in warehouse operations (inbound, storage, outbound)

  • Demonstrated experience managing large teams in an industrial environment

  • Proven track record in leading complex logistics projects (such as : Warehouse setup / expansion, SAP or ERP implementation, Flow optimization / transformation)

Technical Skills
  • Deep understanding of end-to-end logistics flows in pharma

  • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and material flows

  • Experience with ERP systems

  • Solid understanding of EHS and quality standards

  • Lean Management (Kaizen, 5S, continuous improvement)

Leadership & Personal Skills
  • Strong and established leadership presence

  • Ability to take decisions and drive execution on the field

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills

  • Strategic mindset combined with operational pragmatism

  • Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills

What We Offer

  • A competitive compensation package aligned with your experience and responsibilities.

  • A company car with fuel/energy card.

  • Bonus

  • Meal vouchers and eco‑vouchers.

  • Group insurance & hospitalization insurance.

  • Additional holidays and flexible working arrangements.

  • Opportunities for development within a growing international organization.

  • A dynamic work environment that values collaboration, empowerment, and continuous improvement.

Interested? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey.
PolyPeptide Group

About PolyPeptide Group

PolyPeptide Group AG with its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a focused Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) which specializes in the development and manufacturing of synthetic peptides and oligonucleotides used as active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) or intermediates in therapeutic products. It also produces a range of generic peptides and peptides used in cosmetics. The Group mainly serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies. By supporting its customers, PolyPeptide contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide provides its offering from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its active custom projects pipeline reflects the opportunities from novel drug therapies in development to fight both widespread and rare diseases. Established in 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.

Find out more about our current vacancies at: https://polypeptide.teamtailor.com/

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
1996
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