Logistics Traffic Specialist - Jeddah

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Logistics Traffic Specialist - Jeddah

The Logistics Traffic Specialist will be responsible to ensure seamless, compliant and efficient transportation of goods to and within Saudi Arabia aligning with the company’s supply chain goals and objectives. Dedicated to optimizing local distribution, maintaining high service levels, and rigorously monitoring the performance of our service providers through (KPIs). This position will play a pivotal role in implementing transportation strategy in Saudi Arabia and ensuring sustained success and growth of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage end-to-end transport solutions to support the supply chain goals and objectives within the country.

• Ensure timely pre-alerts for shipments into Saudi Arabia while obtaining the necessary approvals (DOC , GHAD, FAZZA, SFDA ect .. ) for on time clearance and delivery. Monitor any delays in deliveries from the originating sites and escalate as necessary.

• Oversee all returns to the Distribution Center in conjunction with the returns process, ensuring proper handling and processing of cargo from dock.

• Monitor all dock shipments for potential rejections or new scheduling needs, ensuring inventory on dock are consistently minimum.

• Partner with operations teams and customer service to meet daily delivery expectations in accordance with priorities and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Ensure that the daily tracker and reports are updated in a timely manner.

• Manage the ASN team and other related transport teams, monitor performance & ensure that approved delivery dates are in line with expected revenue recognition requirements.

• Responsible for Reviewing and managing service agreements and KPIs with transport providers, freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers; including holding them accountable for their performance and KPI’s .

• Ensure all relevant delivery documents are available in the repository prior to the shipment delivery/departure date.

• Guarantee timely collection of all PODs, their storage in the repository, and submission to finance for revenue recognition.

• Hold vendors to Boston Scientific standards and quality policies when handling/delivering shipments; issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) when deviation occurs.

• Track all transport-related damages, register claims, and monitor their resolution. 

• Oversee the transport budget within the country and adhere to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) set; verify supplier invoices for services rendered.

• Ensure that all business transactions and documentation are executed in compliance with all applicable customs and governmental regulations and procedures.

Requirements:

• Requires Knowledge of Saudi regulations associated with medical device deliveries and Nupco deliveries .

• Sets the best practices and functional/technical direction for the job function.

• Has knowledge of the industry/ business environment/ sector in which BSC operates and applies that knowledge to create a competitive advantage and drive financial and operational performance for assigned area/sub-function

• Applies business expertise to anticipate and react to function/sector/industry developments and identify opportunities for BSC growth and/or design programs to support that growth

• Leads an area within a sub-function

• Contributes to the establishment of global and BSC-wide standards, policies and practices

• Directs the resolution of highly complex problems looking beyond existing methodologies to define and resolve complex problems

• Facilitates and leads others in the development of new or innovative solutions for an area within a sub-function, or in some cases for a function

• Evaluates key functional/technical challenges and recommends solutions to leaders

• Impacts directly on achievement of operational, financial, and/or innovation objectives, performance and results for a significant part of a sub-function

• Impacts and contributes to the development of sub-functional strategy (short term and long term) and exercises control over a sizeable portion of the sub-function's resources

• Guides by using sub-functional business plans, impacts the area results by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and / or technologies

• Interacts, negotiates with and influences opinions of decision makers, internally across all levels and externally, concerning matters of significance to a sub-function

• Interacts with key stakeholders on critical matters, changing the thinking of others on broad and complex issues

Requisition ID: 586271

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.