Job description
As our Operations Coordination Manager, you'll lead regional operations across Australia, Korea, Japan and China, ensuring the seamless movement of life-saving pharmaceutical shipments. Working across multiple teams, partners, and Service Centers, you'll drive operational excellence, solve complex challenges, and make fast, informed decisions in a dynamic, high-pressure 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 for Australia, Korea, Japan and China with potential to expand
Manage and supervise Service Centers, ensuring compliance with company SOPs and local regulations
Own supplier/partner performance: track KPIs, run QBRs, and drive CAPA/escalation resolution
Ensure adherence to customer SOPs, government filings, customs requirements, and quality standards
Coordinate end-to-end logistics and freight forwarding (order management, customs brokerage, reverse logistics, cost optimisation)
Act as 2nd-level escalation and decision point for daily ops and Control Tower issues
Build, train, and onboard Service Centers, partners, suppliers, and new team members
Create and maintain operational SOPs and team work instructions
Maintain master data accuracy in IT systems and support billing/invoice queries
Support MRO tasks and conduct quality checks and damage assessments on the regional container fleet
Execute short-term setups at new destinations (customs, partner sourcing) and support new Service Center launches
Make short-term stock-to-stock allocation decisions and approve consumption material orders for Service Centers
Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, CX, Account Management, Procurement) to deliver excellent service and timely RFQs/RFPs
Support process optimization, strategic regional initiatives, and claim management
Participate in customer business reviews, supplier reviews, and industry fairs/exhibitions
Job requirements
What You'll Bring:
Previous experience in an operations, logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain coordination role
Experience within freight forwarding, transportation, or pharmaceutical logistics is highly desirable
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong coordination skills with experience collaborating across multiple teams, functions, and geographical locations
Confident decision-maker who can assess situations quickly and take appropriate action
Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, additional languages are an advantage
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.
Experience in operations, logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain coordination; strong organization, coordination, decision-making, and pressure-management skills; professional English fluency required.
Key Responsibilities
- leading operations
- managing suppliers
- coordinating logistics
Job Details
- Category: Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Seoul or Brisbane or Beijing or Tokyo
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About SkyCell AG
A pharmaceutical supply chain company combining temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, digital solutions, and logistics services. — Industry: Transportation and Logistics