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Job type full-time
Full job description
Be part of something altogether life-changing
Working at cytiva in the life sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human healthOur incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patientsWith associates across 40 countries, cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long termCytiva is proud to work alongside a community of fellow danaher life sciences companiesTogether, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
What you’ll do
As a result of our significant growth and capacity expansion activities, we are looking for a logistics network design & optimization leader.
Responsible for developing and providing strategic direction for transportation and distribution studies to highlight opportunities that improve our overall network efficiency and cost position
Lead supply chain / logistics modeling activities
Lead global logistics and distribution network analyses to deliver both prescriptive and predictive solutions to support current and future business
Support the ongoing development of our global distribution strategy including, but not limited to,
Identifying and recommending distribution network efficiencies through footprint optimization: warehouses, distribution centers, consolidation centers
Assessing opportunities for distribution footprint rationalization to improve customer on-time delivery, lead time reductions, etc.
Supporting ongoing optimization and continuous improvement projects
Develop and analyze network characteristics at the region, site, and lane levels; develop business cases and recommend solutions to reduce cost, reduce cycle time and improve service
Proven ability to work with cross-functionally and with internal stakeholders to deliver optimized solutions
Who you are
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, data science, or related field
Master’s degree or mba in supply chain, operational analysis or data science is preferred
Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a global environment within supply chain & logistics
Experience with logistics/distribution modeling is required; strong proficiency in llamasoft/coupa or comparable supply chain modeling software to develop logistics and distribution models is highly preferred
In-depth knowledge of logistics cost drivers as well as experience working with all primary modes of transportation is required
Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization; expresses ideas clearly and simply both verbally and in writing
Communicates and listens effectively to develop and maintain key business relationships
Understanding issues at a region level but also able to see the bigger picture relevant to organization on a global scale
Proven ability to learn quickly and thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced work environment
Proficient in microsoft office applications (i.e., word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, teams etc.), e-mail, web browsers and spreadsheet software
Desirable: prior knowledge with oracle and qlik tools
Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of time
When you join us, you’ll also be joining danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers winAs an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful danaher business system tools and the stability of a tested organization.
