Global Head of Transport_all genders

Job Title : Head of Global Transportation

Location : France, USA, Singapore, Germany and the Netherlands

About the job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

Your job, as Head of Global Transport within our Global Logistics team, will be to develop and execute the global transportation strategy, manage relationships with global transport providers including LLPs (Lead Logistics Provider) & TLP (3rd party Logistics Provider) and ensure the efficient and compliant transportation of pharmaceutical products worldwide. You are accountable for driving productivity across the global transport function, managing a budget of ~€300M, and working closely with procurement to lead RFQs, implement cost-effective transport solutions, and ensure service excellence.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Key Accountabilities

• Global Transport Strategy Development
• LLPs and Transport Provider Management
• Budget and Cost Management (~€300M)
• Collaboration with Procurement on RFQs and Transport Contracts
• Transport Planning and Execution
• Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
• Technology Integration and Innovation
• Leadership and Team Development

About you

Skills/Expertise/Experience:

• Extensive Leadership in Global Transport
• Budget Management and Cost Control
• Expertise in RFQ and Contract Management
• Transport Planning and Optimization
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
• Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

Preferred Skills/Expertise/Experience:

• Advanced Education: An MBA or master’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Digital and Technological Expertise: Experience implementing and leveraging digital tools for transport management, such as TMS systems, route optimization software, and real-time tracking tools. Knowledge of emerging technologies in the transportation space, including AI-driven analytics and predictive tools for decision-making and optimization.
• Cultural Competence and Global Mindset: A global mindset, with experience managing and leading cross-cultural teams in multiple regions. Ability to navigate complex regulatory, operational, and cultural landscapes across diverse markets.

Why choose us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our Global Logistics CoE

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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