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Title:   Supply and Logistics Manager, Reading, UK

Company: Archimedes Pharma, Reading

Summary:

Responsible for managing logistics related activities for the movement of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods from suppliers to CMO’s, CMO’s to Third Party Logistics providers including wholesalers / distributors in the European markets where Archimedes commercializes products.

Ensures compliance to GDP, import/export, customs and other local regulatory requirements.

Serves as primary interface to markets for GSC related matters.
 

 Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage / monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of materials across supply network.
• Analyze data to monitor performance and plan process improvements and applicable logistics solutions on a product by product basis.
• Manage, Liaise and negotiate with 3PL’s in terms of operational performance and support the set-up and consolidation of Archimedes’ European commercial operations.
• Maintain controlled drug licenses in line with commercial product movements in Europe by liaising with Home Office and European 3PL’s.
• Support new product introductions / new markets through effective planning and logistics processes in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Interface with Archimedes commercial operations for supply & logistics matters.
• Manage operational interface with a number of Archimedes suppliers. 
• Lead / facilitate EU Demand Management process to collect, analyze market specific forecasts and present demand plan as part of overall S&OP monthly process to senior management.
• Raise and place purchase orders on SAP system for importation, testing & release and distribution services within EU.
• Perform SAP data maintenance for new products and product changes across Archimedes companies.
• Complete SAP inventory receipts as required.
• Issue monthly report for forecast accuracy/customer service KPIs and collaborate with Finance to obtain monthly reporting of Logistics & Distribution expenditures. 
• Provide information to the Planning, Procurement and Inventory Managers relating to inventory control and monthly inventory reporting activities. 
• Other activities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills/Experience
Minimum:

• BS/BA Degree in related discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain and logistics role with demonstrated track record of achievement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, GDP practices and import / export requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

• APICS Certification and/or qualification in supply chain management, logistics or related discipline      
   

To apply for this position please email careersukandeu@archimedespharma.com