Head of Logistics and Transport

About the job This role is based at our Distribution Center in Bangna Trad KM 23 . Reports to: Head of Distributions Purpose of Position: • Manages the distribution center operations covering the functional areas of Helpdesk, Transport Admin and Dispatch to meet agreed service levels. • Conducts and coordinates project initiatives in the department to help improve operational efficiency and ensures operations and transportation partners are compliant to Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) and costs are within budget at all times. Roles and Responsibilities: Strategic Transport Planning & Network Design – Lead strategic design of nationwide transport network, optimize routes, modes (road/air/sea), hub locations and consolidation aligned with overall business objectives. Cost Analysis & Transport Optimization - Lead transport cost analysis, budgeting, work with procurement regarding freight rate negotiations, fuel efficiency programs and other transport optimization initiatives. Data & Analytics for Route Optimization - Use transport and logistics data to model routes, delivery frequency, load planning, service windows, and demand variability; implement effective KPI reporting and dashboards. Technology Adoption & Integration - Champion technology adoption like TMS & Cold Chain Monitoring systems, effective system integration with all internal and external stakeholders. Operations, Quality & Compliance - Oversee daily transport operations, cold-chain integrity, GMP and regulatory compliance, incident management and CAPAs. Cross-functional & Cross-market Collaboration - Coordinate with supply planning, warehousing, procurement, commercial, QA and regulatory and regional teams to align transport strategy and service levels. People & 3PL Management - Lead country transport team, develop capabilities, manage 3PL performance, SLAs and contracts. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Logistics/Supply Chain) and other advanced certifications like Advanced TMS training, Six Sigma/Lean, Certified Supply Chain Professional are an advantage but not required. Basic certifications preferred (e.g., APICS/CSCP, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport or equivalent); GDP/GMP transport training. Experience: 8–12+ years in transportation/logistics with at least 4–6 years in leadership roles. Demonstrable experience managing pharma or cold-chain transport and transport vendors; P&L or budget responsibility. Experience with TMS, GPS tracking, WMS and ERP integration. Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and KPI/dashboard development (Excel, BI tools), contract management and vendor performance management. Effective communicator and negotiator. Problem-solving and resilience under pressure. Change leadership and project management. Customer-service orientation and collaboration mindset. Strong written and spoken English. Disclaimer: To comply with the data protection law, Zuellig Pharma will collect, process, and disclose your data in compliance with the purposes set out in our Privacy Policy. You can read more at https://www.zuelligpharma.com/privacy-policy. Zuellig Pharma Ltd. will process the criminal history data of job applicants to assess their qualifications and suitability for the open positions. This will be done only as necessary, and the data will be kept secure and confidential. If you have any further questions, please contact 026569800