Associate Supply Chain
61380915
Posted: 13/11/2026
- €19.89 - €20.94 per hour
- Netherlands, Provincie Noord-Brabant, Breda
- Contract
Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for an Associate Supply Chain for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with a high possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position, where during initial onboarding and training, you are expected to be fully onsite, afterwards this will go to at least 2 days onsite.
Accountabilities
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People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Accountabilities
- Support daily operations related to reverse logistics, tracking and tracing, serialization, and distribution complaints throughout the EMEA region.
- Ensure compliance in managing third-party distribution complaints and returns while meeting the established key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure compliance with SOX and GDP regulations.
- Attention to detail and a quality mindset in all activities determine the root causes of problems with limited scope and complexity.
- Monitors and coordinates the return of Finished Drug Products (FDP) to Sites of our client (Breda/ADL), CMO or Warehouses of our client or LSP locations. Including re-calls.
- Log, investigate, and follow up on low-risk distribution complaints by coordinating with relevant stakeholders. Ensure that all records are accurately initiated and concluded within the designated timelines and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Support tracking and tracing activities for shipments under the Global distribution Hub, providing daily oversight and collaborating with the business process owner.
- Perform daily analysis of alerts received from the National Medicines Verification Organization (NMVO) and own the monthly and quarterly EU FMD Alert trend reporting process
- Supports team and business with continuous improvements
- Represent the team during Stakeholder management meetings
- Participates in internal and external audits at our clients’ site in Breda as needed.
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree with two years of Supply Chain experience in a GMP and GDP-regulated industry.
- Preferably 3+ yrs' relevant experience in the biotech/pharma industry & strong understanding of supply chain, order-to-invoicing & international trade.
- Understanding of GMP regulations, GDP guidelines, and SOX regulations.
- Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to multitask and work with a diverse, international group.
- Computer skills and ERP experience.
- Experience with issue handling in a logistic environment.
- Proactive self-starter who can manage workload and prioritise tasks efficiently.
- Proficiency in the English language is required for both written and oral communication.
- Analyzes a problem by gathering and understanding all relevant information.
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously, especially in a fast-paced environment with time constraints.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail.
- Able to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and adapt to different working styles.
- Communicate issues in a timely manner.
- Capable of planning and organising tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives.
- Quality-focused mindset.
- Skilled in reporting and technical writing skills.
- Understand basic supply chain concepts, manufacturing networks and key business metrics.
#opportunity #multinational #pharmaceutical #associate #supplychain #returnscoordination #distributioncomplaints #track&trace #analysis
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Tim Browaeys
Recruitment Consultant
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