3PL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Job Description Job Title.
3PL Operations Management Specialist Location.
Lexington, MA About the role.
As a 3PL Operations Management Specialist, you will provide support and execution of US 3PL/LSP operations to further US Distribution operational goals including Risk Management, Product Quality, Cost Management, Service Requirements, Compliance (including DSCSA), New Product Launch Support, and Inventory Management.
You will use best practice procedures while maintaining an audit/inspection ready status.
You will support an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
You will also achieve financial results by supporting the elimination of waste and controlling costs through ongoing operational improvements.
You will report to the Head of US Distribution.
How you will contribute.
Operational troubleshooting on orders and shipments to/from Distribution Centers.
Monitor and solve daily 3PLs interface IDOC issues.
Support risk mitigation efforts and escalate issues according to process.
Implement inventory transactions to support stock accuracy and reconciliation efforts between Takeda SAP and 3PLs ERP systems including Inventory management activities at 3PLs DCs (stock counts, claims, etc.) to meet financial and quality guidelines.
Support Strategic implementations with partners.
Support error resolution for customer orders with Customer Experience team.
Support Operational meetings with 3PL.
Support QBRs to drive continuous improvement programs of 3PLs.
Provide inputs and participate in regular Performance Meetings with important Takeda partners (LOCs, QA, Finance, Demand & Supply planners) to roll-out Agile continuous improvement programs.
Implement US Distribution inputs into quality system and support resolution of Deviation investigations, Change Control planning tasks, and CAPA’s.
Support the creation and application of sGOPs (Global operating procedures) to execute tasks on harmonized processes.
Operate under GDP compliance SOPs and support Internal/External quality Audits preparation and execution.
Support process standardization and harmonization on a local level.
Support DSCSA exception management escalations.
What you bring to Takeda.
3-5 years of relevant industry experience in Supply Chain Distribution and Logistics management including controlled temperature (cold-chain) logistics of cGMP regulated materials, Pharmaceuticals would be ideal.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Science or Engineering would be ideal.
APICS Certification would be ideal.
SAP ERP experience.
Understanding of implementation of continuous improvement methodologies (i.
., six sigma, Lean).
Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain and Distribution processes and GDP.
Supply Chain systems knowledge (SAP, Microsoft office [Excel], BI).
Experience with relevant DEA, FDA, OSHA, and EEOC would be ideal.
Important Considerations At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products.
As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product.
In this role, you may.
May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily.
This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.
Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
Work in a cold, wet environment.
Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
More about us.
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs.
Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do.
We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1 #LI-Hybrid Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career.
We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
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Base Salary Range.
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.
The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
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based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
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based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.