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Manager – Warehouse & Distribution
About Us:
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We have three global businesses that research, develop and manufacture innovative pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies.
We are proud of the difference we make. GSK has ranked 1st in the Access to Medicines Index all five times since its launch in 2008 and FORTUNE Magazine ranked us #1 on its ‘Change the World list’ which recognises companies that have made significant progress in sustainable, scalable approaches to addressing societal problems as part of their company strategy.
GSK has been present in Asia for over 50 years and our commitment to the region is strengthened by the establishment of our purpose-built headquarters for Asia. Situated in Singapore, GSK Asia House is a further step in our long-standing strategy to grow and diversify our company - emphasizing the globally balanced business we have built over the years. To better support Asia, we focus on developing talent to improve our ability to make the right decisions for healthcare professionals, patients and consumers across the region.
Our Consumer Healthcare business develops and markets consumer preferred and expert recommended brands in the Oral health, Pain relief, Respiratory, Gastro-intestinal and Skin health categories.
Our long-term priorities are designed to create lasting value for patients, consumers and shareholders and are underpinned by our ambition to build a culture with a greater performance focus, aligned to our values and expectations.
Whats in it for you?
Manage end to end RDC (Regional Distribution Centre) operations including and not limited to internal and external audit, vendor negotiation, daily inbound and outbound operations, fixed and variable cost management, responsible for service levels. The person will also manage Primary Freight movements between various nodes of supply chain and will be responsible for resolving operational issues, ensuring stocks are moving across the network in timely and cost optimal manner.
Role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Warehousing Management
- Ensuring timely Order Fulfillment through Collaboration driven Pull Based Replenishment
- Manage and Modernize (incl of cold rooms) 1.5 lac sqft RDC warehousing space spread in two locations.
- Strengthen 3PL Contracts and Warehousing SOPs against potential gaps,
- Ensuring Adherence to EHS, Quality and Regulatory SOPs. Ensure no L1 observations in Process/Commercial Audits.
- Lead Space Planning and Relocation projects as identified.
Customer Service
- Ensuring no Loss in Customer Service / OTIF due to Warehousing or Transportation related issues.
- Identifying Trends and anticipating business risks and recommending mitigation plans.
- Engaging with Production, RDC & CSL Teams to streamline operational issues.
Spend Management
- Deliver responsive and reliable W&D network, while keeping the costs optimal.
- Presenting monthly cost reviews to management and developing plans for areas which are exceeding allocated budget.
- Lead Annual W&D Budgeting exercise by analyzing spends in various heads, cost drivers.
- Engaging with cross functional stakeholders, identifying and driving savings opportunities.
- Partner procurement for effective RFQ process, and active participation in decision-making process during vendor finalization.
Team Management
Sustaining a dynamic environment that foster development opportunities and motivates high performance
- Rollout continuous improvement process initiatives in a planned manner
- Adopt and Support best practices from other GSK global markets
- Coaching team on ways of anticipating exigencies and avoiding OOS
- Engage with Internal teams to streamline operations, increase productivity
- Doing root cause analysis for repeated issues
KPIs and MIS
Ensuring SKU level norms at RDCs is maintained as per agreement with Supply Planning. Continuously track and maintain W&D cost within Budgetary allocations Ensuring critical operations Reports are getting published to stakeholders in timely manner
Requirements:
Minimum 4-6 years in planning or warehousing role Previous experience of managing stakeholders across vendors, Sales and supply chain
What We Can Offer You
GSK’s dedication to the wellbeing of our employees is reflected in the benefits we offer; including healthcare for yourself and dependents, performance related bonus, long term incentives and a host of other flexible offerings you can tailor to your own preferences. We also offer a range of employee health and wellbeing programs including our truly unique Partnership for Prevention program, a global commitment by GSK to provide all employees with up to 40 preventative healthcare services bringing to life our mission to: do more, feel better and live longer.
Our Culture Supporting Your Future
Our aim is to create a work environment where you will be supported with development opportunities and a brilliant work/ Life balance. If you share our priorities of innovation, performance and trust and are motivated to contribute towards bringing the best to our customers, then we'd love to hear from you. We can offer you a collaborative and learning environment, where you will be supported with development opportunities and a brilliant work/life balance. We encourage all our employees to:
BE YOU
We know everyone has something unique to offer and when we combine our different knowledge, experience and styles the impact is incredible.
FEEL GOOD
We want our people to have the flexibility to manage their lives and focus on their wellbeing. When we get this balance right, we can thrive and do great things at work and at home.
KEEP GROWING
In our constantly changing world we encourage our people to take every opportunity to learn and develop. We believe that when we grow as individuals, we grow as a business.
We offer you the opportunity to:
- Play an important role in delivering our mission
- Work in an environment where you realise your full potential
- Achieve your career ambitions
- Be proud of the difference you can make for customers
- Be well rewarded in terms of professional development, pay and benefits
Application Process
At GSK we value diversity and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution.
If you would like to join us in innovating and inspiring changes in the industry, we urge you to apply.
Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.
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