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Logistics Associate III
900 Ridgebury Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 US
Job Description
Duties:
- In coordination with CDMOs (contract development and manufacturing organizations), arrange shipments of development samples and clinical trial supplies between CDMO and internal sites, worldwide.
- Lead and manage relationships with logistics service providers.
- Ensure compliance with best practices and BI 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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