Logistics Specialist

Logistics Associate III

12 Months

Ridgefield CT 06877

Description:Duties:

• In coordination with CDMOs (contract development and manufacturing organizations), arrange shipments of development samples and clinical trial supplies between CDMO and sites, worldwide.
• Lead and manage relationships with logistics service providers.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and SOPs for compliance with import/export requirements.
• Take ownership of shipment dispatch, tracking and delivery, and provide updates to internal and external stakeholders; intervene as needed to address transport delays (e.g., customs clearance) and communicate in a timely fashion.
• Maintain department logistics sharepoint folder, including archival of shipping documentation (customs invoices, packing lists, end use letters, temperature logger data, etc.) for each shipment.
• Identify areas of improvement and suggest best practices.
• Track and report on key performance indicators of logistics and service providers.
• Raise continuous improvement ideas to support a robust, transparent, and secure logistics network.

Skills:

• Experience in regulated industries, preferably (bio)pharmaceutical.
• Minimum 8 years work experience in Logistics, Transportation, Import/Export, cold-chain other Supply Chain function.
• Experience managing logistics activities in high-performing global teams.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to problem solve and drive positive change.
• A bias toward urgency in problem-solving to support a best-in-class pharmaceutical development organization.
• Dynamic, pragmatic, and passionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or other relevant discipline preferred.