Global Transportation Manager (JAPAC)

About the role

Amgen Breda medicines are labelled, assembled, stored and shipped worldwide, with more than 1,000 people working on supply chain, manufacturing, marketing and sales. As Global Transportation Manager for a defined region (JAPAC), you will own end-to-end supplier performance, cost optimization and GDP-compliant transportation solutions, working with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage Third-Party Transportation Service Providers (TSPs), owning delivery performance, service quality and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement and sustain cost-effective, GDP-compliant transportation solutions regionally and through Global Distribution Hubs
• Drive cost improvement by analysing freight spend and performance data and negotiating with suppliers
• Use KPIs, dashboards and ideally TMS insights to deliver measurable improvements
• Contribute to or lead regional and global transportation projects, including compliant rollout of new solutions
• Ensure strong application of GDP processes, including change controls, deviation management and CAPAs (preferred)
• Oversee lane validation, temperature monitoring and cold chain risk mitigation; support audits and inspections

Required profile

• One of: doctorate; master's degree plus 2 years in a pharma or GMP environment; bachelor's degree plus 4 years in a pharma or GMP environment; diploma plus 8 years in a pharma or GMP environment
• Experience in transportation or logistics with proven supplier management responsibility
• Knowledge of transportation, supply chain and cold chain operations
• Proven track record of improving supplier delivery performance and service levels
• Ability to analyse cost drivers and freight spend, and strong project management and stakeholder management skills

Required skills

• Preferred: solid GDP/GMP knowledge, hands-on experience with Change Controls, Deviation Management and CAPAs
• Preferred: TMS, SAP, BW or similar systems
• Preferred: Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA

Selectees must meet the medical requirements of the role, which may involve a medical check covered by the company.