Global Warehouse SME Analyst

About the role

Galderma is setting up a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to support its global commercial and functional teams. The Global Warehouse SME Analyst reports to the Head of Global Warehouse & Distribution within Global Logistics and acts as a subject-matter expert for warehousing operations, turning business needs into practical process, system and reporting solutions that improve service, quality, compliance, inventory accuracy and cost performance.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, standardization, deployment and continuous improvement of warehouse processes, systems and data across the global distribution network.
• Act as a global SME for core warehouse processes: inbound receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, inventory control and cycle counting.
• Analyze warehouse performance, identify process gaps and recommend improvements across sites and regions.
• Support harmonization of global warehousing standards, process documentation, work instructions and KPIs.
• Help implement a new WMS at manufacturing sites with local champions.
• Partner with IT, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service and external logistics providers on effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards on KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, on-time dispatch and deviations.
• Support quality investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions, aligned with GDP, GMP and other quality, safety and control requirements.
• Contribute to governance forums, project reporting, risk management and change control, and build relationships with regional warehouse teams and third-party logistics providers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Typically 2-5 years of experience in warehousing, logistics, supply chain operations, business analysis or process improvement.
• Professional fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Exposure to regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health or cosmetics is an advantage.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of warehouse operations and third-party logistics provider management.
• Experience with WMS, ERP platforms and reporting tools.
• Requirements gathering, process mapping, data analysis, testing and implementation support.
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma is preferred.