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Job Title: Global Transportation Manager
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: 36 Months contract on W2
Schedule: Business hours
Will need to be onsite for carrier visits or internal meetings
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics or transportation, with a strong preference for those who have managed supplier or vendor relationships directly and maintained stable tenure in past roles. A college degree is preferred but not required to be in logistics or supply chain. While experience in pharma or biotech is a plus, candidates from consumer goods or other logistics-heavy industries are also welcome. Candidates should be proficient in Excel for data analysis and trend identification; experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus, and familiarity with SAP TMS is helpful but not required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as this role involves frequent interaction with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.
The Transportation Specialist (Global Transportation Manager) is responsible for acting as the Global Transportation Manager for a specified region (EMEA or Americas). This role involves leading supplier relationships for appointed Transportation Service Providers, ensuring on-track performance for suppliers in scope. The specialist will develop, implement, maintain, and monitor best-in-class, cost-effective, and GDP-compliant transportation strategies and solutions, either individually or through Global Distribution Hubs. Continuous improvement principles are applied while designing, implementing, and sustaining distribution solutions as part of Global Transportation Excellence.
• Bachelor degree preferably in logistics or engineering / extensive industry experiences
• 5+ years experience in logistics, supply chain, cold chain, and/or transportation expertise
• Solid experience in project management across departments and geographies
• Experience managing suppliers and improving processes
• Quick process understanding, insight, and visualizing
• Ability to use data to deliver insights and identify course of action
• Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and ability to distill insights
• Independent self-starter, able to work autonomously, under pressure, and in teams
• Natural relationship builder in which interests prevail: be soft on the relationship when possible and be tough when needed
• Result focused and proven ability to deliver results
• Motivated, persistent, eager to optimize, drive for excellence
• Strong relational, negotiating, and persuasion skills
• Problem solver with high sense of responsibility
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal & written)
• Oversee processes beyond own department
Preferred Requirements
• GMP and GDP knowledge
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA
• Experience in TMS (e.g. SAP TM) and BW
• Experience setting up service level agreements
• Good technical writing skills
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