Logistics Manager

Tosoh Bioscience, Inc., based in South San Francisco, CA is a U.S. subsidiary of Tosoh Corporation's Bioscience Division, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in the United States in 1989, Tosoh Bioscience has become known throughout the Americas for providing sophisticated diagnostic systems to doctor's offices, hospitals and reference laboratories. Tosoh remains at the forefront with a world class network of research facilities, scientists, engineers and customer support specialists.

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Supply Chain, the Logistics- Import/Export Manager is responsible for inbound/outbound freight contract and negotiations, developing and implementing suppliers cost savings initiatives (heavy focus on transportation suppliers & packaging solutions. This position will manage IFE reconciliation and all other import/export activities (ensuring import/export compliance with customer and FDA), incoming delivery metrics and supplier KPIs, and instrument shipping and delivery.

Reporting Relationships

The Logistics Import/Export Manager reports to the Director of Supply Chain. This position will have a team of direct reports.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of products using the most appropriate procurement procedures & effective communication.
• Identify potential cost savings initiatives and implemented strategic plans to Increase efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction
• Responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identifying new vendors/suppliers (including diverse suppliers) without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.
• Coordinate import/export shipment activities, including customs clearance and documentation.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to imports and exports.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Work with freight forwarders and other third parties to ensure timely and accurate import/export processes and paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to imports and exports.
• Responsible for managing the import process from start to finish, from collaborating with suppliers to negotiating contracts and ensuring timely deliveries
• Manage all negotiations with carriers including freight forwarders and various other providers of transportation related services.

Education

• B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Operations or another related field is required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Seven plus years of related experience in Logistics or Supply Chain is required.
• Experience importing and/or exporting products is required; importing FDA regulated products is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing, contract management, procurement processes, materials management and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic understanding of financial measurements, presentation and ability to function and interact with a cross functional team.
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to set goals, motivate and manage conflict.
• Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem solving and strategic planning abilities.
• Comfortable using WMS (Warehousing Management System) or TMS (Transport Management System), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and other computer applications.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communications skills and aptitude in supporting diverse teams and influence crossfunctionally are necessary as is the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a regulated environment including FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 is desired.
• Previous management experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Must have the ability to travel occasionally by either auto or air.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful. Additional duties may be assigned in the future as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential functions.

Tosoh Bioscience, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans