Global Transportation Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Amgen scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Supply ChainJob Description
Join Amgen's Mission to Serve Patients
At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives everything we do. Every team member plays an important role in helping advance science and deliver medicines that make a meaningful difference for patients around the world.
Amgen fights the world's toughest diseases by harnessing the best of biology and technology. We draw on our scientific expertise to push beyond what is known today and help people live longer, fuller lives.
If you are energized by collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and help make an impact.
Global Transportation Manager
What you will do
At Amgen Breda medicines are labelled, assembled, stored and eventually shipped to various countries worldwide. Every day more than 1000 people with 42 different nationalities are working on supply chain processes, manufacturing, marketing and sales of our medicines and clinical research into new medicines.
In this vital role, you will act as for a defined region (JAPAC), with end-to-end accountability for supplier performance, cost optimization and GDP-compliant transportation solutions. You will play a key role in shaping efficient, compliant and data-driven distribution models, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.
In this vital role you will:
- Lead and manage Third-Party Transportation Service Providers (TSPs), with strong ownership of delivery performance, service quality and continuous process improvement.
- Develop, implement and sustain cost-effective, best-in-class and GDP-compliant transportation solutions, regionally and through Global Distribution Hubs.
- Drive cost improvement initiatives, analyzing freight spend and performance data and negotiating with suppliers while sustaining long-term partnerships.
- Apply a data-driven approach to transportation management, leveraging KPIs, performance dashboards and ideally TMS insights to deliver measurable improvements.
- Contribute to or lead regional and global transportation projects, including the compliant implementation of new transportation solutions.
- Ensure strong application of GDP processes, including involvement in change controls, deviation management and CAPAs (preferred).
- Oversee lane validation, temperature monitoring and cold chain risk mitigation activities.
- Support audits and inspections and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
What we expect of you
- Doctorate Degree
- Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical company or GMP environment OR
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent relevant experience and 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical company or GMP environment OR
- Diploma preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent relevant experience and 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical company or GMP environment
- Experience in transportation or logistics, with proven supplier management responsibility
- Strong knowledge of transportation, supply chain and cold chain operations
- Demonstrated experience improving supplier delivery performance, operational processes and service levels
- Proven ability to analyse cost drivers, freight spend and performance data, translating insights into improvement actions
- Strong project management skills across regions and functions
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Solid GDP / GMP knowledge, ideally within a regulated or pharmaceutical environment
- Experience implementing new transportation solutions in a compliant environment
- Hands-on experience with Change Controls, Deviation Management and CAPAs
- Experience using TMS, SAP, BW or similar systems
- Strong negotiation skills, able to balance cost optimization with long-term supplier partnerships
- Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA is a plus)
Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop medicines for patients, we also invest in our people. Through competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a collaborative culture, we'll support your growth both professionally and personally.
Apply now and help transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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