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Logistics Contractor

San Diego, CA 92121

Posted: 05/29/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Procurement/Supply Chain Job Number: 618404 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Logistics Contractor
Contract
Hybrid – Tuesday – Thursday on site (San Diego, CA or Minnetonka, MN)

Pay Range: $55 – 62.00

Must Haves:
Minimum one year of logistics experience

Preferred:
*Experience pharmaceutical products (strongly preferred)
SharePoint experience
International shipping
Bachelor’s degree

Job Summary/Description:
The Logistics Contractor will manage operational activities related to the coordination and execution of shipments and materials management for our materials. This includes movement of materials across our Contract Manufacturing/Warehouse sites and from internal sites to partners or customers, as well as the data management, reporting and transactional activities that support such material movements and other inventory management activities. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinate shipments between sending and receiving sites as well as the logistical carriers executing the shipment.
  • Collect, prepare, and submit data required to request and schedule shipments
  • Prepare and submit all shipping documents, including import/export documents, in collaboration with logistical carriers and customs brokers.
  • Communicate to internal and external parties regarding plans for and status of shipments, as well as any issues that may arise.
  • Coordinate with third-party warehouses for day-to-day activities related to materials management.
  • Manage data, execute transactions (e.g., in the ERP system) and generate reports that reflect material movements, changes to inventory status, and other related information.
  • Develop spreadsheets and other tools to support inventory management, production/procurement planning and other Supply Chain functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
    • Internship or working experience in the pharmaceutical industry
    • Pharmaceutical supply chain management (logistics, materials management and/or supply/materials planning
  • Previous experience in managing domestic and international logistics, preferably with a focus on cold-chain pharmaceutical products
  • Experience and proficiency with data analysis and reporting
  • Demonstrated ability to produce effective written and visual materials
  • High proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; SharePoint experience is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated abilities to take initiative and contribute to projects and/or process improvement efforts
  • Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Proven ability to quickly learn new processes and business environments


 

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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