Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street Posted Date: Feb 14 2025 Logistics Excellence Lead This role will preferably be based in GSK HQ, UK but can be based at other strategic GSK sites on a case-by-case basis. Purpose: Drive the integration and alignment of GSK's logistics organization within the broader Supply Chain Transformation , you will translate leadership visions into actionable tasks to achieve transformative outcomes while serving as the Single Point of Contact for coordinating our complex Change Programme. You will actively support the Head of Supply Chain Logistics in executing the SC Logistics Transformation and lead daily governance forums and processes within the SC LTr (Supply Chain Logistics Transformation) Team. Additionally, you will manage key interfaces with commercial and R&D, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. The incumbent in the role is expected to own, facilitate, coordinate, and administrate key processes which are critical for the successful operation of the Logistics Excellence Lead Team. In this role you will: Governance Lead SC LTr team through weekly LT check-in meetings ensure timely updates are ready in preparation for the meeting. Review all other GSC team updates and ensure SC LTr lead team are aware of any escalations across GSC relevant to discuss in the SC LTr weekly meetings Prepare and lead SC LTr team through MPR meetings (and related Breakthrough Initiative Meetings). Ensure timely pre-reads ready from across operations, services, performance, transformation, and finance Prepare required pre-reads for GSC MPR and Transformation sessions working in conjunction with Head of Logistics Prepare agenda for SC LTr face to face meetings, collaborating with key members of the LT to design IPOs (Input, Process, Output) Document actions log for tracking through weekly, monthly, and quarterly forums Continuous Improvement Working alongside the Head of Logistics and SC GPS Leader to lead a continuous improvement across governance meetings to deliver service, cost, and cash objectives; by creating appropriate tracking mechanisms for driving team performance and working closely with SC&T Performance and Analytics team to simplify decision making & streamline governance. Goal to increase GPS Maturity by minimum of 20 points in 2025 Recommend key improvement initiatives for driving improved SC LTr performance working with key stakeholder groups e.g. External Manufacturing & Clinical (on an opportunistic basis) Ad hoc Build agenda and coordinate Quarterly Town Hall meetings in conjunction with Head of Logistics and activator groups Drive forward communications plan through key channels – e.g., Workplace Build strong connection with GSC Operations Lead, SC&T Performance, SC&T Transformation and GPS to ensure robust cadence in place for SC&T lead team Expected Outcomes of Transformation Effort: A single, integrated, and efficient logistics supply chain Improved end-to-end visibility and operational efficiency and productivity Align the logistics transformation with GSK's long-term operational goals, including Right First Time, Operating Leverage, and E2E Lead Time Reduction Leverage Future of Logistics technologies such as hyper automation, AI, big data, IoT Enhanced sustainability and reduced carbon footprint Increased customer satisfaction through agile and compliant delivery CLOSING DATE for applications: 28th February 2025 Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. Why You? Basic Qualifications: Role requires a good understanding of key Supply Chain and Logistics business processes and how they interact and feed broader governance Significant experience in supply chain functions within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Possesses good understanding of all the principal areas of PMO management & project management Worked in a matrix environment, ability to influence & effectively progress/pursue specific issues Demonstrated leadership skills including prioritization and trade-off Ability to connect with and influence business stakeholders at all levels Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply: Experience in supply chain management, logistics and enterprise transformation programmes Lean Six Sigma/CI qualification Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 1.7 billion packs of medicine and 767 vaccine doses in 2021. We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. 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