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- Manage complex logistics optimization initiatives based on customer requirements defined by local Commercial Affiliates, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Serve as the primary Transportation Subject Matter Expert (SME) for strategic logistics initiatives for products shipped into, out of, and within the region.
- Act as the day-to-day contact for regional transportation operations.
- Maintain and monitor KPIs for regional transportation providers; initiate improvement projects to address shortcomings and encourage continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Logistics Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure alignment of regional and affiliate strategies.
- Lead management business reviews with logistic service providers.
- Implement process changes to achieve cost reductions.
- Drive projects in support of AbbVie’s sustainability roadmap.
- Lead and support supply chain improvement projects involving transportation.
- Build and maintain sustainable relationships with suppliers, peers, and stakeholders such as supply chain planning and affiliates.
- Support and lead regional projects as a Project Management Office (PMO) role to ensure implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Resolve operational issues with suppliers, supply planning, affiliates/customers, and other stakeholders.
- Initiate and implement continuous improvement suggestions with internal or external parties.
- Document logistics processes in the training management tool and sustain procedures.
- Distribution and Logistics team JAPAC, affiliate, Distribution and Logistics leadership team, all AbbVie Logistics functions, Regional Commercial Leadership, Procurement Managers, AbbVie Supply Chain Management Staff.
- Possess a broad business perspective with knowledge and understanding of supply chain and logistics processes; Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred, MBA is a plus.
- Fluent in English.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in logistics planning, distribution operations, transportation operations, and project management.
- Proven history of delivering transportation solutions and managing Third Party Logistics Providers, experience with 4PLs is a plus.
- Experience working across geographies with international reporting structures and team membership/ leadership.
- Strong strategic planning skills and expertise in logistics network design, strategic modeling, and supply chain operations.
- Proficient in common software tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel with strong knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
- Desirable experience with international or local pharmaceutical regulatory/QA knowledge.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Driven by customer focus and partnership collaboration.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent follow-up skills and the ability to work independently.
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