Job Description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Job Summary:

Under guidance of the Global Logistics Associate Director, works with management and to ensure logistics process, practices and initiatives are in compliance with global standards. Enhance product workflow by analyzing, developing and implementing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory on a global scale. Gathers data and conducts analysis with the goal of improving the organization\'s supply chain operations. Identifies under performing areas in logistics and suggest improvements or resolutions to problems. Plays a crucial role in the negotiation, evaluation and implementation of service provider contracts and service arrangements globally. Serves as a liaison to other departments including compliance, planning, customer service, finance, and purchasing to resolve issues and implement process improvements. Creates and reviews procedures for logistics to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: service provider management, price/service analysis, SOP writing/updating, project management, all customer service communications with regards to logistics, import-export compliance, and shipment of product from place of origin to point of delivery and logistics activities. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and performs a variety of complicated tasks.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Analyzes, develops and implements global logistics plans, and procedures to maximize compliance with customer needs.

Updating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures with carriers.

Provides metrics, KPI\xe2\x80\x99s, and executes analysis used for decision making by upper management.

Works with local and regional management at all sites to ensure the logistics spend is accurately forecasted and within budget.

Manages global freight auditing program to support Finance/Logistics and cost savings measures.

Evaluates processes of shipment packaging according to specifications and delivery in a timely manner to maximize customer satisfaction.

Ensures cost effective, efficient and traceable movement of company products both in-bound and out-bound.

Evaluates and provides guidance to management for all transportation and freight costs, as well as appropriate routing and carriers to be used.

Collaborates with global departments including Logistics, Planning, Procurement, CS, and Finance.

Manages CI projects for Global Logistics ensuring cross functional linkage between strategy, operations plans, and key metrics. Assist with goal definition, alignment, and deployment.

Interprets contract terms and conditions for export/import implications and provides direction in all phases of international logistics.

Evaluates logistics and compliance operations throughout the organization.

Exhibits thorough understanding of international Letters of Credit and other forms of banking documents and international shipments.

Develops and implements cost reduction and continuous improvement plans applicable to function.

Interacts with vendors and peers in Manufacturing, Production Planning, Customer Service, Sales and Finance to optimize systems and procedures.

Acquires and maintains a clear understanding of the technologies utilized in Illumina\xe2\x80\x99s products, parts and services.

Provides strategic transportation support to EMEA supply chain operations.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

This role is a global role and would be required to take calls out of office hours.

Preferred Educational and Experience Background:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree; or 6 years and a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

KPI\xe2\x80\x99s/Metric Analytics for Transportation

Experience with import/export shipping documents and international shipment requirements.

In-depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).

Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.

ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP knowledge.

Advanced level of experience in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).

Strong CI project management skills.

Must have the ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.

Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently.

Excellent math skills, strong organizational skills, and very detail oriented.

Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

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