Homebased Transportation Operations Specialist

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

We’re growing our Transport & Distribution team at Vantive!

As our Transportation Operations Specialist for the UK and Ireland, you’ll keep life-changing healthcare products moving safely, working with 3PL partners and colleagues across Commercial, Finance and Quality.

This is a home-based role for someone living in the Midlands, within easy commuting distance of Corby. 

Experienced in transport and distribution, ideally in pharma or healthcare? We’d love to hear from you!

The role holder will be responsible for overseeing transport operations in the UK and Ireland (e.g. final mile distribution, home deliveries), as well as leading and coordinating transport and logistics related projects with a view to cost and operational efficiency, company sustainability goals and process improvements in compliance with pharma regulations.

This role will provide coverage for the Transport Operations Lead in their absence

Key Accountabilities

Develop, implement, lead and support transport/logistics solutions/projects from start to completion within the EMEA Region, to ensure and in line with Company’s growth strategies

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Commercial, Finance, Quality, 3PLs) in operational delivery and project coordination within transport/logistics

Support with month-end closing, preparation of financial reports and yearly budget exercises for UKI Transport

Support with the operational management of 3PL activities (e.g. MBRs/QBRs/Day-to-day operation escalations)

Identify and make recommendations for continuous improvement within transport operations and processes, with a focus on process optimization and cost efficiencies.

Ensure the agreed quality standards are adhered to by the transport service providers

Be the main point of contact for Vantive UKI day-to day transport operations, including managing enquiries and complaints with 3PLs

Collect and analyse data to implement and support supply chain projects.

Work with 3PLs on ensuring effective business continuity planning is in place

Check, account for and code freight related invoices and resolving invoice disputes.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain management or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous.

Skills

• Microsoft Office user knowledge at professional/senior level (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Co-Pilot)
• Strong senior stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving
• Customer/Patient focused
• Strong data analytical skills, including Excel at intermediary/advance level
• Independent and autonomous

Experience

• Extensive operational experience in the Supply Chain, mainly Transport and Distribution
• Proven experience in project management
• Proven experience of operating within a highly regulated industry (preferably within pharmaceutical and/or healthcare)
• Successful experience of working with individual/teams from multiple countries
• Proven experience of managing 3rd party logistics suppliers
• Successful experience of driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Successful experience in executing budget plans and objectives within transport operations

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of project management systems and software (e.g. Prince/MS Project/Visio or equivalent)
• Sound knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards would be advantageous) and IT knowledge
• Knowledge of languages other than English, would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of transport regulations, safety procedures and best practices (GDP/GMP)

Job Requirements

• Must travel within the UK and Ireland, and occasionally on an international basis
• Lone Worker

Reasonable Accommodation

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