Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Employment Type: Contract

Reference: BH-372459

Logistics Manager needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific's client located in South San Francisco, CA.

This position is for a major biotech company and is looking for someone with minimum 5 years' experience in logistics or related field, pharmaceutical or cold chain logistics a plus. 4PL setup experience preferred.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Hybrid with min 3 days onsite in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fit-for-purpose logistics network.
• Stay current with changes in Company logistical needs.
• Keep current on industry trends and market conditions; investigate and implement innovative and value-added services.
• Closely partner and collaborate with 4PL provider and internal stakeholders in order to:
• Select, qualify and implement new Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) as needed.
• Collect and analyze LSP performance metrics, drive actions to continuously improve performance.
• Manage relationship and performance of existing providers.
• Conduct Operational and Business Reviews with key internal stakeholders and key LSPs.
• Establish and maintain shipping lanes based on business requirements.
• Allocate new and established shipping lanes to specific carriers.
• Participate in selection and implementation of new shipping systems.
• Oversee freight spend and implement cost-effective logistical solutions without compromising quality and business performance.
• Support day-to-day transportation execution, address high-impact transportation issues/risks and drive corrective actions and optimization efforts.
• Partner with Manage Logistics and Distribution BPM community and PTS stakeholders.
• Develop robust contingency plans to ensure the network is prepared for logistical disruptions.
• Drive compliance with Good Distribution Practices.
• Collaborate with regional and global logistics teams.

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, logistics, or equivalent, advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• Work experience of 8+ years Logistics Management or equivalent.
• Experience in managing both domestic and international logistics.
• Experience with 4PL set-up.
• Experience in pharmaceutical and/or cold-chain logistics.
• Experience in selection, implementation and management of logistics suppliers preferred.
• Data analytics and reporting skills.
• Ability to make high-impact decisions autonomously.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong influence and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative mindset, ability to build and maintain cross-functional business relationships.
• Excellent planning, organization, and timelines management skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems, recommend solutions and implement mitigation plans.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs