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Director Global Logistics

Director Global Logistics

Terumo BCT - Lakewood, CO

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$143,200 - $179,000 a year

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Date: Apr 20, 2021

Location: Lakewood, CO, US

Company: Terumo BCT, Inc.

Requisition ID: 27456

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture, and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits, and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential.

Provides the strategic development, direction, and overall day-to-day management of the Terumo BCT Global Warehouse, Logistics, and Transportation organization. Responsible for daily and long-term customer order fulfillment, and multi-warehouse oversight.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Logistics

• Responsible for the management of the global warehouse, logistics, and transportation functions for Terumo BCT.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Planning and Procurement to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of customer shipments as well as inbound goods and raw materials.
• Provides significant influence on short- and long-term business goals. Communicates logistics strategy effectively to all departments to achieve timelines.
• Develops and directs the implementation of plans of the global warehouse, logistics, and transportation functions to achieve cross-functional goals.
• Responsible for the development of the optimal global warehouse and logistics strategy that best meets the global customer contract requirements, global inventory optimization, and global SIOP requirements. The strategy development includes global network modeling and analysis, strategic 3PL and 4PL feasibility studies, benefit analyses, implementation strategies, supplier negotiations, and supplier relationship development.
• Responsible for the global import/export functions, including trade and security regulatory compliance (OFAC, BIS, duty drawback, C-TPAT, and NAFTA).
• Responsible for global assurance of supply chain compliance in a regulatory environment.
• Responsible for the successful management of the existing Terumo BCT global warehouse and logistics supplier relationships, agreements, processes/systems development and improvement.
• Accountable and responsible for the integration of the selected logistics strategy with the overall Terumo BCT business goals and objectives, as well as financial responsibilities and achieving results.
• Provides key support and initiative in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Provides key support and initiatives for all Terumo BCT manufacturing plants globally.
• Participates and promotes staff participation on cross-functional and/or inter-organizational teams.
• Build a strong self-directed team to deliver exceptional products and support to customers.
• Responsible for the planning, procurement, supplier management and negotiations, and inventory control of the third-party distributed products.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Degree desired.

Experience

• Requires fifteen or more years of experience in the management of the warehouse, logistics, and transportation functions in a global environment.
• Demonstrated management experience with global and domestic warehouse operations, logistics network modeling, cold chain constraints, transportation modes and requirements, international shipping requirements, import/export compliance and management, and warehouse facility operations, including benefits and risks of shipping modes and storage method alternatives, inventory control methods, and inventory expiration requirements.
• Has demonstrated experience with 3PL and 4PL suppliers.
• Experience in the medical or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Proven leadership and managerial abilities demonstrated by developing, coaching, and training others in an organizational setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting and finance in order to analyze costs and benefits of strategies, projects, or initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects while successfully meeting budget and schedule constraints and project objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively in a global environment developing strong linkages at all levels and cross-functionally.
• Experience in inventory control methods and transfer pricing methodologies.

Skills

• Complex contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact productively and to effectively influence peers, external colleagues, and senior management.
• Knowledge of current FDA, USDA, regulatory, and ISO requirements and trends affecting medical devices.
• Capability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence.
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and able to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, engineering, tactical execution, customer service, professional communications, cross-functionality, computer applications, problem-solving, strategic reasoning, teamwork, change management, business acumen, and business ethics.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP and manufacturing resource planning systems and project management.
• Excellent knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), product specifications and incoming inspection procedures.
• Excellent math, analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of warehouse management systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CLTD (Certification in Logistics Transportation and Distribution) and / or) CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) preferred.

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In the typical office environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Target Pay Range: $143,200.00 to $179,000.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base: 30.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life, and recognition programs that support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental, and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance, and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance, we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals, and offering those extra touches for convenience, security, and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore, and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets, and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S., and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
• Respect – Appreciative of others
• Integrity – Guided by our mission
• Care – Empathetic to patients
• Quality – Committed to excellence
• Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.