Global Logistics Specialist

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. 

Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better. 

Ferring+You 

As Global Logistics specialist, you will drive design and implementation of our global warehousing and distribution capabilities while overseeing end-to-end logistics operations. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to maintain strict compliance standards, driving a strategic balance between service excellence, cost efficiency, and cash management.

Your day at Ferring

• Support SNO Customer Service and Regional teams in daily shipments execution by facilitating communication with distribution partners, to maintain smooth and efficient logistics operations.

• Manage operational queries such as approval of different routes or flights, aligning internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly reviews with Distribution partners by providing performance metrics and case studies.

• Ensure on-time and accurate Global Logistics KPIs Reporting.

• Contribute to logistics changes and deviations investigations from internal and external stakeholders.

• Actively contribute to logistics changes and deviations follow-up in our Trackwise system.

• Support compliance of our logistics suppliers with Ferring GDP requirements by maintaining up-to-date suppliers’ documentation and SOPs in Veeva Ferring System.

• Leading and supporting improvement projects.

Behind our Mission… There’s you

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or Business administration.

• 3-5 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain, preferably within Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Chemical or Retail industries.

• Experience with GDP/GMP regulations and related processes such as deviations management.

• Strong problem-solving and compliance combined mindset.

• Independent decision-making ability with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Positive mindset and team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues and internal stakeholders as needed.

• Fluent in English, other languages are a strong plus.

People come first at Ferring

• Ferring commits to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Extended support on family building journey.

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together.

Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location:

Ferring Service Center Portugal