Senior Associate Transportation Specialist

Career Category Supply Chain Job Description Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, number 1 company in Best Workplaces https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ ranking in Portugal in 2024 (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a team of over 500 talented people and more than 40 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience that are shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. In Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives. SENIOR ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST LIVE WHAT YOU WILL DO The Senior Associate Transportation Specialist is responsible for ensuring reliable, cost‑effective, and GDP‑compliant transportation of products to international locations, while working closely with logistics partners and internal stakeholders. The responsibilities of the role will include: Ensure GDP‑compliant and cost‑effective transportation to international (internal and external) locations Support and monitor the performance of transportation service providers Manage and improve operational transportation performance using KPIs Plan and manage distribution lanes using existing shipping solutions Identify transportation improvement opportunities and support process changes Own change controls related to Transportation Service Providers Work closely with Quality to ensure compliance with GMP/GDP standards Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in cross‑functional projects Support the implementation of cold chain and transportation solutions Help build and maintain Good Distribution Practices (GDP) WIN WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU Degree in Logistics, Business, Economics or a related area 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics or supply chain Good understanding of GDP/GMP requirements Experience working with transportation providers or logistics partners Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to work with KPIs, reporting and process improvements Very good English skills (written and spoken) Confident communicator, comfortable working with international stakeholders Proactive and well‑organized, able to manage multiple priorities Experience with MS Office and ERP systems Nice to have Experience in cold chain or biotech/pharma logistics Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%) THRIVE WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth. Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization. Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act. Generous AMGEN Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits. Flexible work arrangements. APPLY NOW Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. CAREERS.AMGEN.COM EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT AMGEN is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. . Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen