Our client, a growing pharmaceutical company located in Oslo, Norway is seeking a

Supply Chain Manager

Our client is looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and dedicated Supply Chain Manager to join their team for developing the Supply Chain function.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing the overall supply chain strategy – this will include optimising current supplier arrangements (logistics providers) as well as expanding the supply chain for new markets
• Providing purchase orders and managing logistics to facilitate collection and delivery of products
• Managing all operations both inbound and outbound for pharmaceutical products and being the key point of contact for logistics providers e.g. distributors, 3PLs, wholesalers.
• Ensuring all necessary import and export permits are in place to allow goods to move
• Collaborating with individuals across the business to manage and execute the day to day operations
• Creating and owning product demand forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analysing performance, providing opportunities to reduce costs
• Develop and implement processes (SOP`s) and KPI scorecard to measure the performance of the supply chain and participate in quality audits
• Issue and review contracts with logistics providers
• Build and maintain good relationships with logistics providers
• Improving the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible innovations to the process

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area (business, finance, engineering, pharma, logistics, supply chain, procurement, etc.)
• 5-10 years demonstrable experience in European supply chain operations
• Experience operating within different regulated environments and with GDP (Good Distribution Practice)
• Experience establishing distribution network and launching products to European markets.
• An understanding of supply-side financial and operational metrics, it is desirable for this experience to have been gained in the pharmaceutical industry

For more information, please contact external recruiter, Borka Consulting AS:

Cecilie Borka at +47 928 55 352 or cecilie@borka.no.
Please send your application (both motivational letter and CV) in PDF format to cecilie@borka.no.
Interviews are held consecutively, please show your interest as soon as possible! All inquiries are treated confidentially.

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