Senior Manager Global Logistics

Company: Candela Laser (Deutschland) GmbH
Location: Marlborough
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

This position is responsible for supporting the Global Supply Chain function with creating and aligning global processes & procedures and metrics for warehousing, freight, & customs, in addition to reporting out on progress & results to executive team. General Summary This position is responsible for supporting the Global Supply Chain function with creating and aligning global processes & procedures and metrics for warehousing, freight, & customs, in addition to reporting out on progress & results in executive-level discussions. Essential Job Functions --Warehousing Processes & Reporting

• Own monitoring and verification of costing (rates, volumes) for global 3PL's monthly
• Own space and volume forecasting for global 3PL's, including creation of models for forecasting based on S&OP demand and safety stock
• Work with Regional leads to review costing and develop action plans to reduce cost within the warehouse through storage / pick & pack processes; own a cost reduction target
• Establish standardized metrics and reporting packages for each 3PL warehouse aligned with regional leads
• Establish and lead Quarterly Business Review with key warehousing and freight partners, ensuring that content is standardized across regions
• Own monitoring and verification of price, mix, volume for global transport carriers FedEx, DHL, etc.
• Partner with Operations Finance to create and present monthly reporting pack on freight reviews
• Work with Regional leads to evaluate carrier performance, setting up and monitoring standardized metrics across the teams Physical Inventory & Inventory Control
  • Own global physical inventory & cycle counting programs including creation of process documentation, reporting, and ensuring harmonization across regions
  • Report out on global count results and work with regional leads to optimize control processes
  • Manage dates & timelines to ensure that counts are started/completed on-time IT & Oracle Global Process Ownership Single POC for Global IT enhancements/improvements related to system processes - you would coordinate with regional teams to ensure that enhancements are completed on-time and in excellent quality.
    • Ensure that User Assignments and Sub-inventory locations for logistics and inventory are created and maintained by regional leads appropriately Ad-Hoc Strategic Projects
      • Support Regional Supply Chain leads and Head of Global Supply Chain to cost out and create implementation plans for strategic projects
      • Examples include - insource/outsourced logistics evaluations, bidding new 3PL provider, changing mode/carrier on transport, customs & duties evaluations with customs solutions providers Knowledge/Educational Requirements
        • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related disciplines required.
        • 7+ years logistics experience with 3+ years direct 3PL management experience
        • 5+ years working in an ERP system, preferably Oracle or SAP, and preferably experience driving enhancements or improvements
        • 2+ years' experience in Medical Devices or Healthcare preferred
        • Proven ability working in a global team / multicultural environment
        • Strong analytical skills - proven use of Microsoft Excel required
        • Proven ability to create and present executive-level reports and presentations
        • Proven process improvement leadership within scope of warehousing, transportation, and customs
        • Solid operations finance and P&L understanding
        • Result oriented with strong problem solving, organization and planning skills
        • Excellent communications skills in English, both verbal and written This job description is not all inclusive and is intended to capture a majority of the job functions. Special projects and other tasks may be required by management. NOT ALL PRODUCTS AND INDICATIONS ARE LICENSED IN YOUR COUNTRY, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE.-- All personal data submitted to Candela via this website will be held in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which can be viewed here .

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