Company Description Through cutting:edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops and delivers innovative therapies worldwide for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 1978, Biogen is a pioneer in biotechnology and today the Company has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis, has introduced the first and only approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and is at the forefront of neurology research for conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biogen also manufactures and commercializes biosimilars of advanced biologics. With approximately 7000 people worldwide, we are truly a global organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also home to our research operations. Our international headquarters are based in Zug, Switzerland and we have world:class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Denmark. We offer therapies globally through direct affiliate presence in 30 countries and a network of distribution partners in over 50 additional countries.
Job DescriptionThe Manager oversees and manages daily Supply Chain activities in the Latin America South Markets (Argentina, Chile and Uruguay). He/she a key Subject Matter Expert (SME) on International Logistics and Customer Service processes regarding daily supply chain activities, movements of Commercial Product throughout the Supply Chain, sales/cost analysis reporting , SOX and GDP compliance and ERP Super User activities.The role works closely with the Affiliate, International Commercial and Planning teams to ensure on time in full supply. Also leads cross functional projects focused on Logistics and Customer Service process and system improvements/implementations. He/she is the International Logistics representative on large scale global projects. Ensures that project milestones are defined and monitored.Drives cross functional alignment and on timeline commitments across departments (Commercial, Finance, SC Planning, S and OP, Logistics, Quality, IT, Product Security and Brand Protection, Packaging Engineering, Sourcing).The role have responsibility for overseeing and managing daily supply chain activities for the LAS markets; which encompasses: importations, order management, customer service, shipment management, sales administrative activities, creation and review of shipping documentation, reporting sales/cost analysis. Processing the necessary ERP transactions according to standard operating procedures and SOx compliance guidelines. Performing Financial Month End Reconciliation for his or her markets. Execute and guarantee that processes such as: funds request, import invoices control, 3PL invoice control, POs, issuing Credit/Debit memos are done according to procedures and SOXs compliance. The time spent managing market activities may vary based on business requirementsFacilitates S and OP with affiliateManages relationship with 3PL and Customs BrokerThis position is able to deal with high level of ambiguity and complexity, anticipates potential risks, develops corresponding contingency plans, and is capable of acting proactively in order to support strategic and complex decisions. The influencing and negotiation skills are important for this role as interactions and buy:in from different stakeholders and decision makers are key*Establish a trade compliance center of excellence and oversite for the LATAM regionAdhere to country specific standard operating procedures for importing/exporting pre/clinical trial material, raw materials, and Finished Goods, including logistics, customs clearance and delivery timesAdherence of import and export compliance policies and procedures for the organizationWork daily with customs brokers and coordinate activities to resolve all issues that will result in customs or delivery delaysMaintain records on all import and export transactions required for recordkeeping processesMonitor and provide respon
