Warehouse Operations Specialist

Location: Bulle, Switzerland

Work rate: 100%

Contract type: temporary contract

Start date: 04.01.2027

Contract duration: 30.06.2028

UCB is an international biopharmaceutical company specialising in the therapeutic areas of neurological disorders and immunology. Its Bulle site brings together the Swiss commercial subsidiary as well as a primary production platform combining biotechnology and chemistry for the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceutical specialties used in the treatment of allergies, epilepsy and autoimmune diseases.

As part of large-scale projects aimed at transforming and revamping our logistics areas, we are looking for a Warehouse Operations Specialist. Reporting to the Supply Chain department, you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) on site to manage the daily coexistence between warehousing operations and construction zones, while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and operational efficiency.

Your main tasks will be:

• Be the point of contact and logistics subject matter expert (SME) at the heart of warehouse extension and modernisation projects.
• Ensure daily coordination on site between your warehouse colleagues, site managers and external companies.
• Prepare and secure work areas as well as temporary storage areas to maintain activity.
• Monitor storage and destocking flows (internally and with logistics partners) to supply production without interruption.
• Ensure strict application of safety (HSE) and pharmaceutical compliance rules in all intervention areas.
• Deploy 5S approaches and visual management in the areas modified during the works, then hand them over turnkey to the teams.
• Write and update operating modes and procedures (SOPs), then train teams on the new layouts.
• Actively participate in change requests (Change Control) alongside project managers and Quality.

Your profile:

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a logistician complemented by a Federal Diploma in logistics, or proven experience in a similar role.
• Solid warehouse experience in a demanding sector (pharma, biotech, medical devices, chemistry or food industry).
• Demonstrated role as a subject matter expert or active involvement in logistics projects (Gantt charts, prevention plans).
• Proven practice of GMP/GxP, occupational safety standards, 5S and procedure writing.
• Proficiency in SAP (WM module) and Visio; knowledge of AutoCAD or possession of a forklift licence (SUVA) are major assets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to unite without hierarchical link, diplomacy and strong sense of internal customer service.
• Calmness in the face of unforeseen events, feedback culture and a pragmatic mindset resolutely focused on solutions.
• Excellent level of French and operational professional level of English (B2 level required).

Additional information:

• Clean criminal record extract and background check required for this position.