Duties: 

Global Logistics Initiatives

·         Work on projects that support the corporate objectives or strategies 

·         Seek opportunities to negotiate price decreases, identify and quantify opportunities 

·         Develop new / novel supply techniques to ensure optimal value return for Patheon

Commodity Management

·         Assess Global transportation and freight forwarding requirements

·         Establish an approved commodity vendor base to satisfy the requirements of all applicable sites

·         Support the sites in maximizing supplier performance to ensure the best price, delivery, quality and service is being provided.

·         Develop an in-depth knowledge of the markets, cost drivers and vendors, generate global demand picture, negotiate and implement Corporate Supply Agreements

Process Management

·         Ensure Canadian “FAST” Importation program remains in compliance

·         Provide support as required to the organization and materials management areas 

·         Manage senior executive level relationships with key Patheon vendors

Leadership

·         Provide direction and guidance to the site Logistics Coordinators

·         Support Business group in import / export client issues and opportunities

·         Work with sites to foster compliance to current regulation