Manager, Transportation Execution

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionAt Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients’ lives, and we are bold in both decision and action - we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work every single day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. Roche is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients.The OpportunityAs the Manager, Transportation Execution - Global Logistics Americas, you are accountable for setting the direction and strategy for the Roche Diagnostics Americas Transport Execution team. In this role, you will recruit, hire, and establish a new team of logistics professionals responsible for coordinating and scheduling all domestic and international Roche Diagnostics Americas shipments. You will oversee transportation coordination activities across the Americas supply chain network to ensure optimal service while maintaining quality and cost efficiency.Recruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing team of individual contributors, establishing performance standards and a collaborative team culture.Develops, recommends, and implements processes that aid in the execution of transportation programs related to Roche Diagnostics Americas logistics, ensuring seamless alignment with Global Operations goals.Collaborates closely with Order Execution and International Order Management, warehouse leadership, Global Transport Management, Freight Forwarding partners, and Global Procurement to effectively manage daily outbound shipment volumes across the Roche warehouses and 3rd party warehouse partners. Serves as the escalation point for rapid shipping changes, carrier capacity constraints, and delivery disruptions for both US direct-to-customer and international replenishment channels.Co-leads regular business reviews with domestic and international logistics service providers to ensure adequate service levels, quality, and capacity for Roche Diagnostics shipment volumes.Leads the operational implementation, team adoption, and on-going operational training of Roche’s Transportation Management System (TMS).Develops, implements and continually analyzes effective monitoring, evaluation and improvement actions for performance of all carrier services to ensure shipment integrity, on-time delivery, and effective claims/invoicing resolution. Cultivates external partnerships by actively managing strategic relationships with logistics providers, suppliers, and service vendors. Provides operational and service level content required for all procurement RFQs related to transportation activities.Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the health, safety, quality, and financial performance across the regional transportation network, and effectively interacts and communicates with senior leadership for business reviews and KPI reporting.Monitor industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in transportation management processes.Who you areEducation: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Professional experience: 5-7 years of Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or related experience. People Leadership: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience managing and developing teams, with a proven track record of hiring or building team capabilities preferred.Advanced technical and operational knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) functionality and workflow implementation (SAP TM knowledge a plus).Proven experience working with 3rd-party logistics providers (3PLs), covering both domestic and international transportation modes.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $76,600-$142,200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.BenefitsWho we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.Let’s build a healthier future, together.Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.SummaryLocation: IndianapolisType: Full time