Company Description

The Distribution Manager will oversee distribution activities for the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania & Slovakia to ensure that our customers & primary stakeholder requirements are consistently satisfied. Market activities also require full compliance with AbbVie policies and procedures, while achieving performance targets related to inventory efficiency, distribution efficacy and quality compliance.

Job Description

This role is responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider(s) distributing products for AbbVie in these countries, while aligning distribution processes and policies with those of functional partners at the affiliate (e.g., Commercial, Customer Service, Finance, Planning, and Quality Assurance).

Promote and share with affiliates’ leadership the role of GD&C, underlining the main

successes, critical performance areas, top risks to business continuity, projects, and other initiatives to develop and establish a strong working relationship with our commercial partners.

Support the development of best practice procedures for optimizing the distribution of product throughout the supply chain.

Implement, support, and document the Governance Model of the 3PL(s) leading the Monthly

Business Review (MBR) with each provider covering the standard agenda enriched with relevant topics. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) as well as supporting AbbVie and the 3PL(s) to achieve alignment on the strategy, outcome for the future and ensure that targets are met for Warehousing and Distribution operations. Monitor and provide feedback on 3PL performance (e.g., on-time delivery, inventory accuracy).

Qualifications
Proficient in English. Czech and/or Dutch (optional)University degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field5+ years of direct warehouse management experience and/or experience managing 3PL warehouse providersKnowledge of distribution channels and requirements in the responsible countriesPharmaceutical industry experience preferredStrong knowledge of logistics and transportation/freight forwarding processes/customsStrong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsExperience with SAP IM, SAP WM and/or common Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & Transport Management Systems (TMS)

 

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Building and managing cross functional partnershipsBusiness and commercial acumenIn depth knowledge of the logistics and distribution industry including an awareness of relevant legislation in the countriesExceptional analytical skills to analyse and interpret complex business situations and determine a go forward strategyDemonstrated history of results orientation and focus on business prioritiesStrong leadership, decision-making and influencing skills to drive results and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organisationAbility to work on own initiative, innovate and review current processes and practicesProficient in data analysis and can read the data to enhance operations, efficiency, and performanceKnowledge and experience with SAP S/4HANA – SD, IM & WM modules (preferred), WMS and TMS systems in general. Hyrbid model: Mandatory working onsite 3 days per week in Zwolle.
Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html 

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html