Director Global Digital Transportation Solutions

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The Global Director Digital Transportation Solutions is responsible for advancing and managing process and system solutions to support the seamless delivery of products on a global scale. One of the immediate focus areas will be the leadership of the Logistics Control Tower Program which aims at developing a single Transportation system solution that holistically manages the Transportation Operations processes from booking, execution, monitoring and analysis of freight for all 3 business areas of BMS.

You will be accountable for developing global cross-functional Transportation strategies, programs, and policies to ensure a successful and compliant Logistics operation providing leadership and direction to Global teams based in the US, Europe, Asia-Pac and Latin America. Working as a key member of the Delivery Excellence Team, you will proactively recognize and address any technical, compliance, and regulatory issues associated with systems, processes, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Logistics Control Tower Program through all stages of the initiative cycle from business case development, vendor selection to global implementation and operations support.
• Global Process Owner for supporting the advancement of digital and process solutions across all aspects of Transportation.
• Prepare and Execute Strategic Roadmap for Digital Transportation systems following Gartner maturity model and other industry maturity thought leaders.
• Work in close partnership with Global Distribution Services (GDS) Team and other stakeholders to develop and deliver on the overall process and digital strategic priorities for the Global Delivery Excellence organization, including strategies for Transportation, Logistics, Distribution, and all other aspects of global drug delivery.
• Collaborate closely with other functions in developing and executing major strategic initiatives.
• Lead the application portfolio of data and technologies including but not limited to SAP, cloud computing, cogitative computing, advanced analytics, machine learning to enhance supply chain business processes for Global Distribution Services (GDS).
• Define process effectiveness monitoring methods, including establishment of metrics and associated targets, data collection and analysis, measurement and reporting mechanisms.
• Provide appropriate process guidance and instruction.
• Seeks to automate and simplify repetitive tasks, promoting operational excellence, process standardization and harmonization where appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.S. or BA in supply chain, management and/or engineering
• Advanced certification in Supply Chain Management strongly preferred (e.g. APICS CSCP/ CPIM).
• Operational excellence experience (Green/Black belt or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Logistics Management in the biotech/pharma industry, or comparable.
• Deep Knowledge or industry expert in Logistics Control Tower Implementation and / or operations.
• Excellent knowledge of Logistics and IT processes ideally with experience in the design, development, testing, deployment of SAP ERP system.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and creates novel solutions to problems.

Additional Professional And Personal Requirements Include

• Business Acumen Has a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the industry/organization. Persuades others with fact-based judgments of the business situation.
• Executing for Results Maintains high standards of performance for himself/herself and others and follows through on commitments.
• Leading Cross Functional Project Teams Holds people accountable for agreed-to results. Identifies and keeps others focused on the most important metrics to drive the business.
• Building Relationships & Influencing Establishes credibility and earns respect with a diverse set of internal and external cross functional stakeholders.
• Enterprise Mindset Understands the big picture, beyond their own functional area. Leads within the broader internal and external network and seeks to have impact on organization-wide performance.
• Change Agility Creates a vision for the future by spotting strategic opportunities for breakthrough performance. Translates the case for change into actionable plans for the organization.
• Digital Dexterity Possesses strong desire to exploit existing and emerging technologies for better business outcomes, is a digital adopter and a flexible learner.

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On-site Protocol

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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