Operations Coordination Manager

As our Operations Coordination Manager, you'll lead regional operations across Australia, Korea, Japan, and China, ensuring the seamless movement of pharmaceutical shipments. Working across multiple teams, partners, and Service Centers, you'll coordinate regional operations, resolve complex challenges, and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

📍 Location: We are open to candidates based anywhere within Australia, South Korea, Japan and China, with remote working available within these countries.

Founded in Switzerland in 2012, SkyCell is transforming global pharmaceutical supply chains through a combination of advanced temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, and digital solutions.

Our integrated product ecosystem helps leading pharmaceutical companies reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide.

Today, SkyCell operates at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and logistics - combining Swiss engineering excellence with a growing digital platform to shape the future of connected pharma supply chains.

Why SkyCell?

🌱 Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.

🚀 Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.

🌎 Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.

💡 Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people – continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.

🏆 Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.

What You'll Do:

• Lead regional operations across Australia, Korea, Japan, and China, with potential to expand into additional markets

• Manage and support Service Centers and regional partners, ensuring compliance with company SOPs, customer requirements, and local regulations

• Monitor supplier and partner performance through KPIs and QBRs, coordinating CAPA and escalation resolution where needed

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics and freight forwarding activities, including order management, customs brokerage, reverse logistics, and cost optimisation

• Act as a second-level escalation point for daily operations and Control Tower issues, assessing situations and coordinating appropriate solutions

• Build, onboard, and support Service Centers, partners, suppliers, and new team members, including the creation and maintenance of operational SOPs and work instructions

• Maintain accurate operational data and support billing, MRO activities, quality checks, damage assessments, and regional stock allocation

• Collaborate with Sales, CX, Account Management, Procurement, and other teams on customer requirements, RFQs/RFPs, process improvements, new destination setups, Service Center launches, claims, and regional initiatives

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in operations, logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain coordination, ideally within pharmaceutical logistics or another regulated environment

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and geographical locations

• Experience working with suppliers, partners, Service Centers, or other operational stakeholders, with an understanding of KPIs, processes, and quality requirements

• A structured and adaptable approach, with the ability to assess situations, prioritise effectively, and make sound decisions in a changing environment

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and locations

• Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage

If you don't meet every requirement but bring relevant experience, we'd still like to hear from you.

What's In It For You?

⚡ Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.

🌟 Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.

🌍 Flexible ways of working: Our global teams work across our offices in Zurich, Zug, Hyderabad and Basel, with a mix of on-site, hybrid and remote working. Role-specific locations and working arrangements are detailed above.

🎉 Company-wide Events: Join us for company events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision. Plus, new joiners experience SkyWeek, our immersive onboarding program.

👶 Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave: Support for new parents with competitive maternity and paternity leave.

🏖️ Annual Leave & Bank Holidays: Enjoy a generous annual leave package, plus local bank holidays to recharge and unwind.

Ready to Make an Impact?

We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.

Stay Connected with SkyCell

Visit http://www.skycell.ch and explore #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn

How to Apply

Simply click ‘apply for this job’ below! We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission! Please note, we are unable to consider applications sent to us via email.

If you have any questions, you can contact our Talent Team (talent@skycell.ch).

SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

For this position, if you are not located in, or able to relocate (without sponsorship) to one of the advertised locations, your application cannot be considered.