Market-leading life sciences and pharmaceutical organisation require a Global Distribution Manager. Applicants need experience of; developing global logistics and distribution strategies, owning freight budgets, and 3PL management.

The Global Distribution Manager will be responsible for leading all distribution strategies and operations, 3PL budget and a freight spend of c£30m. Leading a team of 2-3 direct reports, the Global Distribution Manager will look to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and optimize operational logistics costs. The role offers strong hybrid/remote working options, and travel will be mainly focused around the UK and Europe. Less than 25%.

Specific duties of the Global Distribution Manager include:

• Develop and implement global distribution strategies - UK, Europe, USA
• Ownership and Management of 3PL relationship - Warehousing & Transportation
• Oversee day-to-day operations of global distribution network
• Ownership of £30m Freight budget - targeting 2-5% savings per year
• Management of 2-3 direct reports - Freight Manager and an Analyst
• Presenting reports and data, during senior stakeholder meetings

Global Distribution Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience in a logistics, supply chain or distribution strategic leadership role
• Previous exposure to a regulated industry; medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceutical, food or a temperature controlled environment is advantageous
• Experience of managing large scale 3PLs and knowledge of Freight markets and import/export
• Experience using SAP, logistics software and Transportation Management Systems TMS
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.