CoE Logistics Lead

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WERFEN is a global leader in specialized diagnostics in the fields of hemostasis, acute care, autoimmunity, transfusion, and transplant. Our core business revolves around the research and development, manufacturing, and distribution of diagnostic innovative systems for hospitals and clinical laboratories, for the improvement of patient care.

We are a family-owned company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.

The CoE Logistics Lead is responsible for building the excellence capabilities required in the Logistics department, providing vision, guidance and drive in transforming the different functions within Logistics to strive for excellence, working collaboratively across the organisation. She/He will collaborate in the definition and deployment of processes and projects for the Global Logistics Department. She/He will drive optimization and automation of logistics processes based on performance measures, benchmarking, customer or internal feedback, lessons learned and audits performed. He/She will collaborate with local/functional/regional team members in a matrix to turn strategies into measurable, valuable outputs in all production & quality-oriented processes. This role is responsible for training and coaching the different key roles within the Logistics team.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain standardised logistics processes across the organisation, ensuring adherence to global standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage TMS/WMS and logistics digitalizations, involved in new ERP and digital logistics tools implementations.
• Direct follow-up with Werfen affiliates in logistics projects, processes implementations, and operational support.
• Continuously review and improve logistics processes to drive operational efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish forums, workshops, and communication channels to disseminate successful practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches.
• Drive change management activities related to logistic processes, ensuring effective communication, training, and adoption of process changes.
• Track local logistics projects with Regional and Local Directors of Supply Chain and support them in logistics processes implementations.
• Utilize key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of new processes and projects as they evolve.
• Collect and analyse data from different systems, procedural activities, and information flows to assess the efficiency and costs of logistics processes.
• Research industry benchmarks and regulatory issues to develop solutions.
• Support the Global Logistics Director in logistics projects and processes implementations.

Networking/Key Relationships

This role requires frequent interaction with members of the Logistics team, including directors, managers, team leaders, and individual contributors. Additionally, this role communicates regularly with Werfen affiliates and corporate departments; mainly PMO, customer service, planning, IT, finance, and technical service to resolve doubts and issues, and ensure that logistics expectations are met.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education: Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering degree.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Logistics or Supply Chain departments in Healthcare, Chemical, or Distribution industries.

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Proficient computer skills including Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• A working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Language: Spanish and English. A third language is highly recommended.

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and competencies:

• Experience in the implementation of a WMS/TMS system is highly valued.
• Works well under pressure.
• Works well in teams.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation.
• Interpersonal skills, including the skill of persuasion.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct a root cause analysis.
• Ability to coach and advise team members.
• Ability to provide actionable and well-supported recommendations.