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McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in global freight across via multi modal areas of transport. Current focus is ocean, rail, truck, air to include all forms of medical materials (dry goods, reefer, dangerous goods).
• Support mergers of new business via SOPs, Contracts, KPIs and Scorecards.
• Ownership of customer, forwarder, 3PL supplier setup and onboarding into multiple systems.
• Engage in annual Request for Proposal (RFP) freight biding processes for the growing number of businesses into the US, Canada and Europe, including pharma and temp control products.
• Understand budget preparation working to forecast freight targets.
• Profit/ROI analysis for landed costs calculations for new launch items.
• Freight Spend analysis, invoicing/accounting support.
• Familiar with delivery terms and Inco payment terms.
• Domestic US logistics experience leveraging multimodal usage.
• Accounts Payable functions to include invoicing processing, escalation, and resolution.
• Initiate negotiating of freight rates effective for a 12 month during RFP each year.
• Complete ownership of multiple carrier/3PL relationships for varied logistical functions (ocean, air, warehouse, operations, booking, control tower).
• Prepare monthly reporting on finance, score carding, metrics.
• Support to build service level agreements and contracts with global carriers, po management agents and Non-Vessel Owners (NVO's)/Freight Forwarders. Relationship management will be key to support current operations during pandemic environment.
• Familiarity with legal terms for boilerplate and contracting negotiations. Assist legal counsel as SME in freight and logistics terms for document preparation.
• Seek business improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
• Engage in change management projects and special projects for multiple BU's.
• Familiar with Electronic Document Interface (EDI), cloud-based bidding tools and other automated systems to streamline business processes. Familiar with new technologies and systems to improve process, reduce costs, visibility.
• Assist with statistics monthly for International Freight Reports to senior Management and business stake holders internally.
• Support Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire for all new partners to complete prior to engaging in business.
• Support to draft SOPs, detailing the procedures on RFP and RFI, Contracts etc for International Freight Operations.
• Maintain key relationships with product suppliers in geographical area. Act as sourcing and operational support, represent BU at local level.
• Maintain excellent day to day relationships and communications with the all key stakeholders in the supply chain - manufacturers, freight forwarders / carriers, various business unit's personnel in, but not limited to China, Malaysia, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Korea, Slovenia, Austria, Poland, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Austria, Slovenia Ireland and the US. This could include occasional communication during local origin times.
• Support various BU's in resolving freight invoicing or operational issues. Key partners with accounting, multiple procurement groups and sourcing mangers.
• Support other departments in training and use of new IT systems.
• Project Management support.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required. When in conflict with the job description, the Staffing Request and Job Posting supersede the job description.

Minimum Experience:

6 years' experience in International Freight Forwarding, Planning, Logistics and/or distribution with global experience across all modes of transport for standard, pharma and temp controlled goods.

Critical Skills:

• Good knowledge of Inco payment and delivery terms.
• Have experience and understanding of issues and working practices in the Asia, US, Canadian and European logistic markets, business mergers and have established networks in the industry.
• Direct experience working with government bodies based in Europe and USA on standards required to import goods such as Customs, C-TPAT, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) EU Revenue, CBP and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.

Additional Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels within the organization
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on judgement and integrity
• Ability to work effectively with others to accomplish goals in a challenging environment
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of medical items and data.
• Ability to work in a changing environment and through transition periods
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates understanding of customer needs / requirements, consistent with organization priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and planning ability
• Understanding of customs and beliefs of other groups or cultures
• Familiar with freight budgets
• Excellent presentation skills

Education :

Bachelor's Degree required

Preference for degree in business / logistics / supply chain.

PC/Equipment:

Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, SharePoint and Power Poin t . Syspro.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

General office environment.

Limited travel, both regional and international will be required as part of this role.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to McKessonTalentAcquisition@mckesson.com . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

Current employees must apply through the internal career site.

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