Head of Distribution, Mabtech

Are you a skilled project manager eager to deliver improvements from idea to implementation? Do you have experience in supply chain management and especially from export of life science products? Then the role of Head of Distribution at Mabtech might be suitable for you!

At Mabtech, we aim for awesome every time and in this role, you will be responsible for leading, inspiring, and developing our distribution team, responsible for product assembly- and order management.

About the role

We need your help to enable our ambition to grow. This is a key position, developing and improving current order management and shipping processes. You will be responsible for all processes involving inventory, supply planning, product assembly, order management and shipping. Your team consists of seven people working with product assembly and product distribution. The team is motivated to provide a high service level, making sure our products reach the life science community seamlessly in an efficient manner. Mabtech’s quality management system holds certificates for ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. You report to the Chief Operating Officer and collaborate with all internal functions such as sales, marketing, finance, production, quality etc. In other words, a great responsibility, but you will never be alone.

Your main responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations in distribution, including product assembly, order management and shipping/logistics.
• Ensure that the supply chain process is highly efficient, sustainable, cost effective, and robust to fulfill customer requests worldwide.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the US, and distributors across the globe to ensure efficient ordering and shipping routines.
• Re-think and optimize the workflows by driving digitalization and automation.
• Inventory management and production planning.
• Manage and be responsible for our automated assembly system.
• Plan, allocate resources for, implement, and evaluate change in order to drive our business process optimization.
• Lead, inspire and develop the team.

Your profile

We are looking for a new enabler to make our distribution team perform at their best. To succeed in the role, we believe that you have experience from similar roles with high complexity product delivery to customers worldwide. You are a skilled project manager, eager to deliver improvements from idea to implementation. We believe that you bring valuable knowledge in logistics, export, shipping, international trade and that you are interested and able to learn all you need to know about our products from us.

In order to feel at home at our company it is important to leave the prestige at home. When something needs to be done, we do it together, regardless of role. We cherish teamwork, and a social atmosphere where everyone takes ownership of their work.

Profile and qualifications:

• Higher education (e.g., BSc) in logistics, supply chain, or global trade with work experience from similar roles.
• Previous experience in supply chain management, preferably within the life science sector.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Leadership skills and an interest in developing the individuals in the teams.
• Experience in administrating and working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar business systems.
• High technical skills and an interest in digitalization.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish.

We want you to be eager to lead the team and engage in finding ways to enable our continued growth. We trust your ability to run the daily operation and contribute to the strategic plan. We will provide a thorough on-boarding program, a highly skilled and experienced distribution team, and a great bunch of management colleagues.

How to apply

In this recruitment process, we collaborate with Mpya Sci & Tech. For questions about the position, you are warmly welcome to contact the recruitment consultant, Britta Granath, at 073-96 44 221 or via Britta.granath@mpyascitech.com. We are conducting an ongoing selection process, so don't delay your application, as the position may be filled before the final application date. To apply for the position, visit www.mpyascitech.com, no later than December 28th. Looking forward to your application!

About the recruiting company- Mabtech AB

We are a Swedish biotech company founded in 1986 by three researchers at Stockholm University. We develop and produce antibodies, kits and instruments for immune monitoring in life science research. The antibodies are mainly used for immunological research and in immunoassays such as ELISA, ELISpot and FluoroSpot.

The head office is located in Nacka Strand, where all functions from manufacturing to sales are based. The number of employees today is about 70 and the work culture is known for being dedicated and collaborative.

Find more information: www.mabtech.com