Global Logistics Specialist

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Make your mark for patientsTo strengthen our Global Distribution team, we are looking for a high caliber, self-motivated, Global Logistics specialist based in Braine l’Alleud, BelgiumAt UCB everything we do starts with a simple question: “How will this make a difference to the lives of people living with severe diseases?” We do that by connecting our ground-breaking science with patients and their families around the world living with the physical and social burdens of autoimmune and neurological disorders. Those connections offer new perspectives, drive innovation, and offer the hope of a new generation of therapies that will help improve lives on a global scale.You like to work in an environment where you will:

• Secure supply continuity to UCB Markets using end to end logistics approach by tracking the production releases, order management, creating delivery notes, planning, organizing and following up shipments from Global Sales Organization (i.e.UCB Farchim SA, UCB Pharma SA and UCB Pharma GmbH…).
• Be capable and willing to take over additional responsibilities to represent the team in different projects and act to foster the internal collaboration with other departments
• Ensure that UCB products will be delivered to our Customers on time in efficient way and right quantities, following defined compliance standards and agreed procedures. In order to deliver you should be able to:
• Manage ordering process and coordinate transport activities related to the commercial products including transport planning, shipping documentation and customs declaration.
• Act as a unique point of contact for a high-quality customer experience for UCB Markets and ultimately the patients
• Build a strong relationship with local Supply Chain managers
• Be active and manage Markets queries by taking ownership/responsibility and liaising with the different internal departments if necessary
• Be proactive in identifying their needs and potential problems to continuously improve collaboration and provide the best possible service. Collaborate with applicable stakeholders internally and externally: planning, commercial, finance, QA, master data, transport carriers, warehouse operators…

Your Main Tasks And Activities

• Follow up on low cover items and proactively co-ordinate with Planning to ensure timely delivery of products,
• Act as intermediary between UCB Markets and supplying sites,
• Monitor daily open stock transfer orders for UCB Markets
• Analyze latest market/country information to understand mid and long-term supply requirements,
• Create deliveries (upon shipping schedule in place) and daily follow-up on shipments,
• Organization of transports and preparation of necessary documentation related to shipments, organized in accordance with the specific instructions of each customer, packaging site and inter-company customer including hazardous goods requirements when applicable, including for TPA deliveries
• Choose optimal mode of transport based on customer’s request and list of validated vendors,
• Control transportation costs against agreed rate cards and spot quotations when required,
• Co-operation with external/internal WHs for the control and monitoring of receiving, storage and order preparation operations, including the management of Idocs related to these activities.
• Provide local Supply Chain managers with regular updates on their coming replenishments,
• Address complaints to appropriate departments in charge and follow up if necessary, Handle returns from UCB Markets to supplying sites

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

• You are customer Service oriented
• You are fluent in French and English, any other language is a plus
• You have a functional knowledge of Supply Chain processes
• You have knowledge in transportation and Warehousing, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• You have knowledge in Good Distribution Practice, Cold Chain Distribution, Incoterms and understanding of customs clearance processes.
• You have experience with any ERP, Office (strong focus on Excel), SAP is a strong advantage Stress resistant, analytical, flexible, able to work independently, strong team spirit, excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer focused
• You have exceptional organizational skills
• You have an excellent attention to detail
• You have experience within the context of an international organizatio

Why you should applyWe can offer you an informal and open working environment that does not lock scientists into structure and hierarchy. Freedom to take space to pursue your own ideas and make a difference. Opportunity to gain internal and external visibility through interactions with other UCB teams and with world-renown academic investigators. Opportunity to grow both as a drug hunter and leader through participation in project teams and our career/personal development programs.At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees – just as we do for the patients we serve.If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!About UsUCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.Why work for us?At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.Learn more about sustainability at UCB and how it is integrated into our business approach.UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/colour/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.