Senior Supply Chain Specialist MIDI

WHO ARE WE?

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Senior Supply Chain Specialist (MIDI), you play a key role in optimizing logistics and distribution activities across all MIDI countries, ensuring efficient warehousing, distribution, governance, and cost management. 

You manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, oversee 3PL/4PL operations, and ensure compliance with GDP and regulatory requirements. With a strong focus on performance management and continuous improvement, you support regional supply chain and logistics projects and act as a subject‑matter expert and primary entry point for Logistics and Distribution topics in MIDI, working closely with the Head of Logistics and Distribution. 

This position is based in Amsterdam and reports directly to the Head of Logistics & Distribution MIDI.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring that logistics and distribution operations run reliably and compliantly, supporting our people, our partners, and ultimately our patients.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the entry point for all matters related to logistics; inbounds, customs clearance, warehousing, distribution, logistics master data management and logistics-relevant audit deliverables.
• Oversee governance of 3PL and 4PL service providers, including monitoring and control of KPIs, distribution costs and performance against contractual and GDP requirements – supported by regular performance review meetings.
• Manage and govern internal logistics KPIs; analyzing performance, identifying improvement opportunities and driving optimization initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives/projects within the regional logistics structure.
• Develop, implement, and govern Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and Onboarding materials.
• Provide backup and support to the Head of Logistics and Distribution, including supply chain and logistics projects and distribution cost control.
• Support and back up Supply Chain Specialists in daily operations, including inventory management and service provider management.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration or economics with specialization in logistics/supply chain management. (MSc/MBA is an advantage).

• Strong background in commercial Supply Chain Management processes, particularly inventory and logistics management.
• Experience in SAP & MS Excel (analytics and mass data processing) is preferred.
• Excellent analytical capabilities to interpret information and KPIs.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement initiatives, previous project management experience is beneficial.
• Experience with internal and external stakeholder relationship management, including excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of financial aspects and cost control is preferred.
• High level of problem-solving capabilities and ability to identify/execute pragmatic solutions.

• Proactive and structured working style – with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent command of the English language.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN? WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN? 

Next to working in a Global Top Employer certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region: 

• Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace, OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being) 

• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) 

• A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme) 

• Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building  

• Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize 

• Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days) - if applicable. 

• A very international team that enjoys fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and values a respectful working atmosphere! 

What’s next? 

Please submit your application before 8^th May 2026. We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!

Screening:

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