Global Transportation Manager
Global Transportation Manager
Netherlands - Breda Apply NowIf you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us as:
Global Transportation Manager
At Amgen Breda medicines are labelled, assembled, stored and eventually shipped to various countries worldwide. Every day more than 1000 people with 42 different nationalities are working on supply chain processes, manufacturing, marketing and sales of our medicines and clinical research into new medicines.
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What you will do
In this vital role, you will act as Global Transportation Manager for a defined region (EMEA), with end-to-end accountability for supplier performance, cost optimization and GDP-compliant transportation solutions. You will play a key role in shaping efficient, compliant and data-driven distribution models, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.
In this vital role you will:
- Lead and manage Third-Party Transportation Service Providers (TSPs), with strong ownership of delivery performance, service quality and continuous process improvement.
- Develop, implement and sustain cost-effective, best-in-class and GDP-compliant transportation solutions, regionally and through Global Distribution Hubs.
- Drive cost improvement initiatives, analyzing freight spend and performance data and negotiating with suppliers while sustaining long-term partnerships.
- Apply a data-driven approach to transportation management, leveraging KPIs, performance dashboards and ideally TMS insights to deliver measurable improvements.
- Contribute to or lead regional and global transportation projects, including the compliant implementation of new transportation solutions.
- Ensure strong application of GDP processes, including involvement in change controls, deviation management and CAPAs (preferred).
- Oversee lane validation, temperature monitoring and cold chain risk mitigation activities.
- Support audits and inspections and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek brings a strong balance of analytical capability, supplier leadership and compliance mindset.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in transportation or logistics, with proven supplier management responsibility
- Strong knowledge of transportation, supply chain and cold chain operations
- Demonstrated experience improving supplier delivery performance, operational processes and service levels
- Proven ability to analyze cost drivers, freight spend and performance data, translating insights into improvement actions
- Strong project management skills across regions and functions
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Solid GDP / GMP knowledge, ideally within a regulated or pharmaceutical environment
- Experience implementing new transportation solutions in a compliant environment
- Hands-on experience with Change Controls, Deviation Management and CAPAs
- Experience using TMS, SAP, BW or similar systems
- Strong negotiation skills, able to balance cost optimization with long-term supplier partnerships
- Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA is a plus)
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. Therefore, Amgen is regularly recognized as a Best Place To Work ©.
- Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization.
- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
- Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising competitive salary, bonus structure, fixed 13th month, holiday allowance and collective health insurance.
- Focus on vitality with an on-site gym, vitality program and a restaurant with healthy food.