Location: Remote - Thousand Oaks, CA

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 36 months

Compensation: $64/$73 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Serve as the Global Transportation Manager for Americas with a major biopharma leader, focusing on oversight, continuous improvement, and high-performance standards for transportation service providers. This role leads supplier relationships, supports regulatory compliance, and drives excellence in transportation operations using data analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as key contact and relationship manager for designated GTX carriers and transportation suppliers
• Lead performance reviews and regular business assessments with supply chain partners
• Develop, implement, and maintain best-in-class, cost-effective, and GDP-compliant transportation solutions
• Support internal stakeholders with supplier escalations and issue resolution
• Analyze transportation data (leveraging SAP TM system) to identify improvements and drive process enhancements
• Document and update transportation procedures for product movement from source to customer
• Initiate and manage projects focused on compliance, service improvement, and operational efficiencies
• Investigate transportation incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and oversee CAPA implementation
• Support logistics audits and respond to audit requests for the Americas region
• Monitor and improve KPIs and performance statistics relating to transportation operations

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in logistics or engineering) or equivalent extensive industry experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, cold chain, and/or transportation
• Strong project management skills across departments and geographies
• Experience managing suppliers and driving process improvement
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and collaboratively in teams
• Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Proven track record of delivering results in a data-driven environment
• High sense of responsibility and problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications

• GMP and GDP knowledge
• Familiarity with Operational Excellence tools, Six Sigma, FMEA
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (e.g., SAP TM) and BW
• Experience establishing service level agreements
• Strong technical writing skills

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Strong analytical skills with expert use of MS Excel for insights and data-driven actions

2. Solid project management experience across multiple departments and geographies

3. Exceptional relationship management abilities with internal and external stakeholders

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic performance and business reviews with supply chain partners
• Act as the main contact for allocated GTX carriers and ensure effective supplier relationships
• Support internal stakeholders with supplier escalations and manage third-party interactions
• Analyze data from SAP TM to drive continuous improvements
• Serve as subject matter expert for transportation and GDP topics in Americas
• Document and maintain procedures for transportation of products
• Initiate/lead projects to advance compliance and operational efficiency
• Support and conclude investigations into incidents with effective CAPA closure
• Track, report, and improve KPIs and performance statistics
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree OR
• Master’s degree and 2 years of experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience OR
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE