Global Logistics Suppliers Partnership Manager

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Global Logistics Suppliers Partnership Manager who is collaborative, strategic, and solutions-oriented to join our Global Logistics team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.

Reporting to the Global Logistics Network Lead, you will be at the forefront of developing and managing relationships with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), including transportation partners, 3PLs, 4PLs, warehouses, and brokers. Your mission: to ensure robust supplier performance, supply continuity, and best-in-class delivery of goods across global markets while aligning with UCB's evolving business needs.

• Act as a key liaison between UCB and its global logistics providers to drive strong partnerships and ensure consistent performance.
• Lead Quarterly and Annual Business Reviews with key LSPs to assess KPIs, service quality, and cost performance. Identify gaps, escalate critical issues, and implement action plans.
• Support tendering, supplier onboarding, and vendor selection processes in close collaboration with Procurement and Quality.
• Proactively monitor supplier SLAs, anticipate supply chain risks, and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard business continuity.
• Drive cross-functional coordination for logistics-related projects, including new product launches, ensuring efficient and compliant implementation.
• Partner with UCB's Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) to analyze trends and anticipate business needs.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, capturing internal and external feedback to enhance service levels, productivity, and supplier capabilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and regular due diligence activities across the LSP network.
• Collaborate on strategic governance for LSPs and help standardize governance programs across the Global Logistics Network.

You'll operate cross-functionally with:
- Internal teams across Global Distribution, Supply Chain, Quality, and Procurement
- External partners including 3PLs, 4PLs, carriers, customs brokers, and industry vendors

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or transportation (global scope preferred)
• 3+ years in the pharma, medical devices, or FMCG sectors
• Solid understanding of GDP compliance and distribution regulations
• Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean, or APICS are a strong plus
• Fluent in English (French and other languages are a plus)
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, influencing, and conflict resolution
• Analytical mindset with a knack for KPIs, numbers, and performance metrics
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage complex global relationships
• High proficiency in SAP, TrackWise, and MS Office tools
• Agile, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a multicultural, matrixed environment

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
 
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