Warehouse and Logistics Operations Head

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Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 44658

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from raw materials to logistics that deliver medicines to patients. Join us and contribute to Grünenthal’s future.

What the job looks like

Each day presents a variety of challenges, such as:

• Overseeing and managing all aspects of warehouse and logistics operations, including inbound, outbound, import/export, and logistics services, ensuring compliance with GDP and GMP regulations.
• Developing and implementing the site's mid-term strategic plan for warehouse and logistics operations, setting key annual targets and actions for strategy execution.
• Leading the warehouse team, supporting personal growth, and implementing onboarding and learning systems for continuous improvement, including establishing a Warehouse & Distribution Dashboard with relevant KPIs.
• Aligning Warehouse and Distribution management with international standards and best practices.
• Defining and executing strategic initiatives to improve warehouse processes, systems, and tools, ensuring their sustainability.
• Driving operational efficiencies, including service level improvements, cost reductions, Lean, Six Sigma projects, and 5S.
• Promoting cross-functional collaboration within the supply chain and manufacturing teams, sharing best practices globally.
• Supporting outsourcing strategies and developing WMS software (eWMS) for performance improvements.
• Adhering to safety policies, promoting EHS standards, and participating in audits and training.

What you’ll bring to the table

To succeed, you should have:

• A university degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or pharmaceutical fields (an MSc or MBA is a plus).
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certification and Supply Chain Certification (e.g., APICS, IBF) are desirable.
• Experience with GxP regulations and good practices in warehousing.
• Extensive experience managing warehouse and logistics operations.
• Proficiency in SAP (MM, WMS) and other logistics software like TMS; experience with digitalization/automation projects is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate teams, communicate effectively across departments, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

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Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company, we are committed to innovation and improving lives. Our headquarters are in Aachen, Germany, with affiliates in 27 countries across Europe, Latin America, and the US. Our products are available in approximately 100 countries. In 2023, we employed around 4,400 people and achieved revenues of €1.8 billion.