Head of Global Logistics

Key Responsibilities

Global Transportation

. Lead all aspects of international and domestic transportation for APIs/drug substance, drug product, and finished goods across global markets.

. Develop freight strategies that balance cost, service, and risk, including partnerships with ocean, air, and ground carriers.

. Drive strategic programs (e.g., modal shift, sustainability initiatives, freight cost optimization).

. Oversee temperature-controlled and cold chain logistics, ensuring GDP compliance.

Warehouse Operations (Johor & Bangalore)

. Provide leadership for site warehouse operations, including raw materials, intermediates, drug product, and finished goods.

. Oversee weighing and dispensing operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and safety.

. Standardize warehouse processes (receiving, storage, dispensing, order fulfillment, cycle counts) across sites.

. Implement and monitor KPIs (inventory accuracy, order cycle time, throughput, compliance).

. Drive warehouse automation, digitization, and continuous improvement.

Import & Export / Trade Compliance

. Oversee import/export operations globally, ensuring compliance with customs, DGFT, FEMA, GST, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements.

. Manage global trade compliance policies, including documentation, tariffs, licensing, and sanctions adherence.

. Build and maintain strong relationships with customs authorities, freight forwarders, and brokers.

. Drive process improvements to reduce clearance times and optimize duties/taxes.

Leadership & Transformation

. Build and develop a high-performing logistics team across geographies.

. Champion digital tools and logistics visibility platforms to enable real-time decision-making.

. Foster a culture of compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

. Partner cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial to ensure end-to-end supply reliability.

. Develop and execute logistics strategies that support enterprise growth, market expansion, and patient access.

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Qualifications

. 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, and transportation, preferably within biopharma or regulated industries.

. Deep expertise in cold chain logistics, GDP/GMP compliance, and international trade regulations.

. Proven track record in leading global logistics networks with multi-site warehouse responsibility.

. Strong experience with 3PL/4PL partnerships, freight contract negotiation, and global trade compliance.

. Familiarity with SAP EWM, TMS, WMS, and digital logistics visibility platforms.

. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, Supply Chain, Operations, or related).

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