Sr Mgr Trade & Distribution

The Manager Trade & Distribution Operations is a key member of the team responsible for endtoend oversight of distribution and order fulfillment across Spain/France Switzerland and EU Rare Disease channels. Collaborating with internal teams external vendors customers and logistics partners you will be driving operational performance vendor collaboration regulatory/GDP compliance budget stewardship and continuous improvement to ensure reliable efficient delivery.

A Typical Day

• Communicate proactively with internal and external collaborators to resolve distribution customer concerns and issues while maintaining high standards of order fulfillment.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and partners; maintain collaboration and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and SLAs.

• Be responsible for daytoday distribution operations to ensure timely delivery adherence to schedules and operational efficiency.

• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and prepare quarterly reports for internal leadership and external collaborator presentations.

• Provide oversight of 3PL activities with regulatory and contractual requirements including GDP standards.

• Handle and supervise distribution budgets balancing cost efficiency with quality service delivery; track variances and drive corrective actions.

• Track and report distribution metrics such as delivery timelines inventory levels and vendor performance; surface insights to guide decisions.

• Rectify data anomalies using internal dashboards and systems; ensure accurate reporting detailed data integration and data integrity.

• Support contract development amendments and compliance in collaboration with Legal and crossfunctional teams.

• Resolve claims efficiently; establish standard operating procedures and conduct proactive reviews to optimize workflows and reduce recurrence.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that strengthen distribution strategies and vendor relationships.

• Ensure compliance with trade regulations GDP standards and other relevant distribution requirements across the broader EU operations.

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (e.g. Quality Finance Customer Service Supply Chain Commercial) to implement process improvements aligned to organizational goals.

• Produce reports and briefing materials for senior management on distribution performance vendor adherence and risk/mitigation status.

• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies early; recommend pragmatic solutions and secure crossfunctional alignment on course corrections.

This Role Might Be for You If You Have

• Handson experience leading distribution operations across Europe especially ES/FR and Switzerland with exposure to rare disease or specialty distribution.

• Vendor and 3PL management expertise including contract oversight SLA governance and performance reviews.

• Strong understanding of GDP trade regulations and compliance expectations for pharmaceutical/healthcare distribution in the EU and Switzerland.

• Data fluency and analytical skills including dashboarding and KPI reporting

• Budget management experience with a focus on cost optimization and service quality.

• Excellent communication and collaborator adept at handling partner concerns and driving outcomes in a matrixed environment.

• Process improvement demeanor with experience in standardizing procedures and implementing efficiencies

• High attention to detail organization and followthrough; ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Willingness to travel to vendor sites 3PLs and regional partners as needed.

To Be Considered

Bachelors degree in supply chain or a related field. 6 years of experience in distribution/trade operations logistics or vendor management with a European focus

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