Position Summary
This position will be responsible for leading the implementation projects of new distribution centers and warehouse operations to support geographical expansion initiatives or network redesign in APAC. Plays a lead role in the negotiation, evaluation and implementation of service provider contracts and service agreements. Works cross-functionally to ensure logistics processes, practices and initiatives comply with global standards. Enhances product workflow by analyzing, developing and implementing logistics plans that have a positive impact on production, distribution and inventory in the region. Identifies underperforming areas, stakeholders, root causes and generates corrective actions. Serves as a liaison to other functional departments including trade compliance, regulatory, environmental, finance, customer service, GIS, procurement and legal to target productivity metrics and business continuity.
Position Responsibilities
• Leads the implementation projects of new distribution centers and warehouse operations to support geographical expansion initiatives
• Leads evaluation, negotiation and implementation of 3PL service provider contracts and service agreements, to include operation start-ups and transitions
• Updates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures with 3PL service provides
• Works with regional management to ensure logistics spend meets forecast and budget
• Collaborate closely with market expansion and commercial teams to deliver business case submissions for geographic distribution models
• Implement Quality Policy and objectives for the global logistics organization
• Establish and maintain global logistics procedures, work instructions & job aids in compliance with the Quality System
• Drive cold chain solutions (storage & packaging) to be robust, effective, validated and cost efficient
• Ensure packaging solutions are fit for purpose, compliant, cost efficient and the regional usage levels meet illumina’s CSR goals
• Review/establish clearly defined customer requirements and requisite procedure
• Develop, document and control processes for continued improvement for operational
• Analyze data for performance trends and drive corrective action and risk management
• Establish training requirements and standards
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Position Requirements:
• 8+ years’ experience in roles that demonstrate significant end-to-end logistics and distribution process oversight/leadership
• Excellent, hands on knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR), Quality System Inspection Technique Audits (QSIT), FDA 21 CFR 820 Good Manufacturing Practices & Good Distribution Principles (GMP/GDP), ISO13485 & ISO9001
• In-depth knowledge of ERP/MRP system (SAP) and EWM (preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of FDA CFDA and EU regulatory compliance for medical devices
• Excellent problem-solving skills, critical strategic thinking, and the ability to manage and adapt to changes quickly
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and gain clarification, respond well to questions; demonstrate effective group presentation skills, and write clearly and informatively
• Strong background working with/on cold chain solutions
• Strong exposure & utilization of Lean Manufacturing Principles & continual improvement
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to fluidly change management style to successfully build relationships, influence others & build broad cross functional support
• Broad knowledge of warehouse and logistics operations, concepts, and technology
• Experience working with a global multi-site corporation
• 25% travel worldwide
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Education Requirements:
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; or 6 years and a Master’s Degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience
