GDH EMEA Supply Chain Manager

Career Category

Supply Chain

Job Description

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, number 1 company in Best WorkplacesTM https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ ranking in Portugal in 2024 (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a team of over 500 talented people and more than 40 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience that are shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. In Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.

Supply Chain Manager

LIVE

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Ensure supply leveraging the service level agreements and adhere to a
cost effective European distribution strategy.
• Execute with a strong focus on cold chain management and timely and
correct transportation of Amgen shipments.
• Establish and maintain an external and internal network enabling EU
Supply Chain to advance on priorities and key initiatives.
• Document and maintain procedures relating to cold chain for the effective
transportation of Amgen products from source to customer.
• Apply Continuous improvement principles while designing, implementing
and sustaining distribution solutions with focus on cold chain
• Implement best in class solution for supply chain partner management.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure supply, meet service levels and stay within budget in a GDP
compliant way.
• Develop, select and implement cold chain solutions in the Amgen Supply
chain
• Perform regular performance and business reviews with supply chain
partners on current business, escalations, reporting and improvements.
• Support internal stakeholders in escalating issues to supply chain partners
by maintaining excellent relationships with third parties on appropriate
management level.
• Maintain and manage agreements with supply chain partners.
• Showcase continuous improvement mindset to identify savings and other
efficiency opportunities and drive results to finish line while improving
quality, performance and GDP compliance.
• Assess implications of emerging trends or country legislation changes that
may affect current distribution solution and cold chain practices
• Build internal network within affiliates and corporate functions and
participate in projects to achieve results in line with Global Distribution Hub
EMEA priorities and key initiatives.
• Plan, build and manage distribution lanes for the region

WIN

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Competencies:
• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Negotiation and influencing skills, organizational sensitivity
• Networking & cross- functional stakeholder engagement
• Results driven
• Operational Excellence and transformation mindset

Qualifications:
The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge, or the equivalent.

Minimum Requirements:
• Master degree or equivalent related to Supply Chain/Logistics, Change
Management or Industrial Engineering & 2 years of directly related experience
• 5+ years experience in the logistics industry, in a role of supplier management
• Supply chain, cold chain and warehousing expertise
• Solid experience in project management across departments and geographies
• Experience managing suppliers and improving processes
• Quick process understanding, insight and visualizing
• Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and ability to distill insights
• Independent self-starter, able to work autonomously, under pressure and in teams
• Natural relationship builder in which employer’s interests prevail: be soft and on the
relationship when possible and be tough when needed
• Result focused and proven ability to deliver results
• Motivated, persistent, eager to optimize, drive for excellence
• Strong relational, negotiating and persuasion skills
• Problem solver with high sense of responsibility
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal & written)
• Oversee processes beyond own department
Preferred Requirements
• GMP and GDP knowledge
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA.
• Experience SAP and BW
• Experience setting up service level agreements
• Good technical writing skills

Other:
• Willing to travel up to 25% of time
• Participating in conference calls, outside working hours
 

THRIVE

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth.

· Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

· Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.

· Generous AMGEN Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.

· Flexible work arrangements.

APPLY NOW

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AMGEN is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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