Director, Global Logistics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, or a logistics-related field
• Master’s degree or Master of Business Administration preferred
• A minimum of ten years of leadership experience in European, Asian, or Global Freight Logistics, Freight Forwarding, managing a procurement team, and/or ownership of freight Profit and Loss
• Extensive experience in supply chain execution and oversight, planning, ERP systems, process modeling, supply network strategy, and optimization
• Possess extensive understanding of global shipping logistics and services for biological materials, and negotiation with external couriers, including global importation and customs regulations
• Knowledge of importation throughout Europe (intracommunity cross-border transactions) and Asia
• Advanced knowledge of contracts, negotiation, vendor management; experience negotiating and obtaining the best price possible on materials and transportation services
• High degree of customer focus
• Proven management skills with experience building and sustaining global teams
• Demonstrated leadership experience including driving development of employees
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff
• Ability to interact with a high level of patience, tact, and diplomacy, and can maintain composure under pressure
• Ability to easily mediate and resolve conflicts
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Particular attention to details in order to avoid mistakes and ensure operations are carried out successfully
• Possess a solid working knowledge of relevant region and country regulatory guidance for pharmaceutical and biological goods and services
• Current on Biopharma supply chain, manufacturing technologies, supplier network, CMO network, performance, and capacity
• Possess in-depth knowledge of industry and system best practices including reporting (EC sales, intrastate reporting, commercial invoicing, etc.)
• Familiarity with carrier integration platforms
• Strong analytical background and mastery of analytical tools (Excel, etc.)
• Ability to be highly tactical when necessary
• Ability to deal professionally in stressful situations
• Ability to travel extensively that can include overnight stays and working outside normal business hours as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness club membership contribution
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Home and auto insurance discounts
• Optional supplemental life insurance

Important Details

• Work environment: traditional office environment with up to 50% international travel

About the Company

MSD offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees' well-being and financial security. Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E-Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.

Founded in 1995, Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.

Headquarters

Rockville, MD 20850

Open jobs

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Website

mesoscale.com