Global Logistics Manager

12-Month Contract | Opportunity for Extension | Up to €90K DOE | Shanbally (Hybrid)

Our client, a global leader in advanced biopharmaceutical innovation, is seeking an experienced Global Logistics Manager to join their Supply Chain team based in Shanbally, operating in a hybrid model.

This is not just another logistics role. This is an opportunity to play a critical part in ensuring life-changing therapies reach patients around the world — safely, compliantly, and on time.

The Opportunity

As Global Logistics Manager, you will take ownership of complex international material movements across clinical and commercial supply chains. From drug substance to finished goods, you will oversee shipments from order placement through to final delivery, partnering with global manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and third-party providers.

You will operate at the intersection of logistics, compliance, quality, and global trade — ensuring temperature-controlled, GDP-compliant transport while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead day-to-day global logistics planning and execution
Manage intercompany shipments across contract manufacturers, packaging sites, distribution centres and customers
Oversee temperature-controlled transport in line with GDP and cold chain requirements
Ensure export/import compliance and accurate customs documentation
Act as a key liaison between Global Supply Chain, External Operations, Quality, Finance, and 3PL partners
Drive order-to-cash logistics activities and ERP transactions (SAP experience highly desirable)
Support deviation management and change controls within QMS
Develop and implement standardized transport practices, SOPs, and risk assessments
Proactively track deliveries and maintain transparent planning schedules
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce risk

Key Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, or warehousing
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related field (or equivalent experience with relevant continued education)
Strong experience in global transport planning and trade compliance
Cold chain experience highly desirable
SAP experience essential
Proven ability to drive process improvements and influence stakeholders
Experience working cross-functionally in a complex, matrix environment
Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt highly desirable)

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