Logistics Specialist

Location: Rhymney

## Logistics Specialist Apply:
Rhymney:
Full time:
Posted 4 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 31, 2026 (19 days left to apply):
JR32618

Job Title:

Logistics Specialist Department:
Warehouse/Logistics

Location:

Sharp Clinical Services (UK) Ltd.
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* Summary:

** Sharp is a global leader in clinical supply chain services and pharmaceutical packaging, supporting pharma and biotech clients from early-phase trials through to commercial launch. We are recruiting a Logistics Specialist to join our team in Rhymney, Wales. Acting as the main contact for allocated clients and studies, you will coordinate compliant, accurate and timely international shipments while delivering a high standard of customer service.

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* Duties and Responsibilities:

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* · Serve as the main contact for allocated clients and studies, providing clear updates and coordinating meetings or calls as required.
· Coordinate international shipments from origin to destination, working with couriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, depots and relevant agencies.
· Prepare, review and administer accurate shipping and customs documentation, including invoices, bills of landing and customs declarations.
· Classify goods and support the correct calculation of duties and taxes, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and international trade regulations.
· Manage the logistics requirements of allocated distribution projects and depots, including the distribution, retrieval, return and destruction of clinical trial materials.
· Review project information, identify missing data or documentation, and provide shipping advice in line with client requirements and technical agreements.
· Maintain reports and invoicing information, escalate delays and recommend practical solutions.
· Follow Sharp policies, SOPs, client instructions and applicable GMP and GDP requirements.
· Support wider projects when required.  
** Essential:*
* · Relevant logistics, import/export or freight-forwarding experience.
· Working knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, Incoterms and HMRC import/export requirements.
· Experience preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation.
· Client or account management experience, with clear written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
** Preferred:*
* · Experience in a regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical or clinical trials environment.
· SAP experience.
· Dangerous Goods training.
· A valid driving licence.
** General:*
* · This job specification is not exhaustive and may change following discussion with the post holder.
· Occasional UK and international travel may be required.
· All employees must meet their health and safety and dignity at work responsibilities.
** Sharp is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex disability, sexual orientation, race religion or belief.*
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