Logistics Lead

Pursue Progress, Discover Extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let's be those people.

The Logistics Lead oversees a comprehensive range of logistics operations at market/above-market level. Based on scope, complexity, and organizational requirements, this role encompasses strategic management across multiple functional domains:

• Third-Party Logistics Management - Strategic direction of external logistics partnerships
• Cost Control and Optimization - Financial stewardship and budget management
• Transportation Management - Strategic oversight of product movement to/from distribution centres
• Customs Management - Direction of import/export operations
• Warehouse Management - Governance of internal warehouse operations

The Logistics Lead operates in close coordination with the Head of Regional Logistics for the geography while maintaining collaborative alignment with the global logistics organization.

This role requires close collaboration with Quality, Packaging, and Engineering teams to ensure optimal material selection and distribution centre layouts are strategically designed and seamlessly implemented with external partner organization. The position demands a Sr Manager who can assess critical operational challenges, take decisive action, and successfully deliver results during the high-stakes respiratory vaccine season while supporting the broader specialty care business objectives. This would be done in coordination with the Head of Regional Logistics.

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight
• Third-Party Logistics Management
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Service Level Agreement Development
• Performance Management
• Operational Excellence
• Cost Control and Optimization
• Transportation Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Customs Management (as needed and in coordination with other functions)
• Warehouse Management

The aforementioned coupled with the seasonality of vaccinesparticularly during respiratory seasoncombined with the complexity of the specialty care business demands the ability to rapidly develop innovative solutions for multifaceted challenges. Success in this role requires thriving in a fast-paced, just-in-time environment where agility, strategic decision-making, and responsiveness to both internal and external customer needs are essential.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations management and or supply chain.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience navigating and complex external vendor relationships or partner organizations.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent work experience
• Professional-level English language proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Onsite site logistics experience highly valued and cold chain knowledge a plus.
• Exceptional relationship management capabilities across internal and external partner organization stakeholders.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership with proven ability to drive successful project outcomes within established timelines. Must be able to influence without authority and hold external organizations accountable.
• Extensive experience leading teams and projects within logistics, warehouse operations, and supply chain management
• Comprehensive knowledge of import/export regulations and Good Distribution Practice requirements
• Advanced proficiency with logistics management systems and technologies.
• APICS certification.
• In-depth understanding of downstream processes and pharmaceutical trade environment dynamics
• Expertise in KPI development and SLA management frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement methodologies and change management principles
• Advanced data analytics capabilities with strong interpretive and insight generation skills
• Proven ability to operate effectively in matrix environments and adapt to dynamic business conditions

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.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• 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.
• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
• Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation at speed and scale.
• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; colour; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.