Title:  Manager, Third Party Logistics

Manager, Third Party Logistics

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. 

Description:

Sun is seeking a Manager, Third Party Logistics within its Supply Chain group in Cranbury, NJ.  The Manager, Third Party Logistics will report into Head of Supply Chain, US and will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end operations at our New Jersey Distribution Center in Cranbury. Incumbent will work closely with both internal (CSR, Sales, Planning, Logistics, Quality) and external (LSP, Warehouse team – DHL) stakeholders.   .

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of all Sun Pharma and Taro 3PL activities (inbound & outbound)
• Maintain complete oversight of New Jersey Distribution Center (NJDC) operations and work closely on a daily basis with DHL team to ensure seamless/timely receipt and dispatches of finished goods.
• Manages SAP/WMS Processes and Data Controls.
• Track shipment delays and improve delivery accuracy
• Work with Warehouse team on reducing shipment errors and putting necessary CAPA’s in place. Work with CSR and DHL to minimize returns
• Work closely with CSR on timely DO execution and provide necessary updates on shipment status
• Improve warehouse efficiency and provide ideas to reduce operations cost
• Provide directions to warehouse and logistics team resulting in overall improvement of shipping accuracy
• Drive adoption of new tools and equipment to improve NJDC operations
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse service providers and negotiate scope of work and deliverables
• Maintains SOP’s with current and proposed new processes
• Coordinates with other departments to facilitate efficient warehouse operations. (i.e. warehouse urgent requests)
• Completes necessary Activity/KPI Reports for Management
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications:

• BS in Business or Operations or equivalent
• 8-10 years of warehouse and operations management experience
• Detail oriented and proactive
• Must have good communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel and Warehouse Management Systems
• Knowledge of GWP Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of effectively leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Industry Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, emerging therapies, and advancements in clinical trial methodologies.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative and able to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Contributes to a team culture that promotes continuous improvement, ownership, professional growth, and inclusion.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.