The Distribution Manager will oversee distribution activities to ensure that our customers & primary stakeholder requirements are consistently satisfied. Market activities also require full compliance with AbbVie policies and procedures, while achieving performance targets related to inventory efficiency, distribution efficacy and quality compliance.

Preferred location for this role is Zwolle (Netherlands), with the option to be based in Dublin (Ireland).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day‑to‑day management of Third‑Party Logistics (3PL) providers responsible for distributing AbbVie products.
• Ensure distribution processes and policies are fully aligned with affiliate functions, including Commercial, Customer Service, Finance, Planning, and Quality Assurance.
• Promote the role of Global Distribution & Channel Management to affiliate leadership by underlining the main successes, critical performance areas, business‑continuity risks, and ongoing projects. Establish a strong working relationship with our commercial partners.
• Support the development and implementation of best‑practice procedures to optimize product distribution across the supply chain.
• Implement, support, and document the 3PL Governance Model.
• Lead Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) with each 3PL provider.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to align AbbVie and 3PL partners on strategy, future objectives, and performance expectations for Warehousing and Distribution operations.
• Monitor 3PL performance metrics (e.g., on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy) and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.