Freelance Logistics Process Owner Specialist (ZZP)

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Yacht is recruiting a Logistics Process Owner for the raw material supply processes, located in Leiden.

The Logistics Process Owner Specialist is responsible for analyzing and streamlining logistics processes to enhance efficiency and optimize the overall replenishment of raw material from central warehouse to the Kanban / Supermarkets in our Biotherapeutics production clean rooms. This role requires a deep understanding of logistics operations, lean principles , attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities. The Logistics Process Owner collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, implement process enhancements, and monitor performance to drive continuous improvement in logistics operations.

The selected candidate will act as the Owner of the raw material supply processes at the Biotherapeutics site in Leiden.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of existing logistics processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and risks.

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the distribution processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standard processes. Perform periodic document reviews in time.

• Partner Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as the distribution center team, warehouse management, operations teams in Leiden, global planning, to identify process improvement opportunities, resolve issues, and drive alignment.

• Lean: Demonstrate use of lean principles and put in practice for the raw material replenishment process. Kanban design and control experience is a must. 

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Define, track, and monitor logistics metrics to assess process performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide regular reports to management.

• Continuous Improvement: Continually evaluate logistics processes and performance metrics, using data-driven insights, industry benchmarks, and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications or advanced degrees are a plus.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in process improvement, supply chain optimization, or a similar role within the logistics or pharmaceutical industry.

• Technical Knowledge: Proficient in logistics software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Knowledge of Regulations: Familiarity with compliance requirements, and industry standards.

• Lean certification is preferred

• Proficient reading, writing and speaking in English.

Good understanding of the Dutch language is preferred