Material Logistic Engineer

Overview

Material Logistic Engineer – Product Sustainability, Quality, & Logistics – Cambridge, England

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Product Sustainability, Quality & Logistics in Cambridge, UK is seeking a talented, experienced individual to provide logistic oversight at the Sr. Scientist level. Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses. Building on 60 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, biopharmaceuticals, and vaccines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services.

We are working every day to better understand and address the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant. Zoetis discovers, develops, and manufactures a diverse portfolio of animal health medicines, biopharmaceuticals and vaccines designed to meet the real-world needs of veterinarians and the livestock farmers and companion animal owners they support.

We are currently seeking to fill new positions to support our growing research portfolio.

Position Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Logistics Subject Matter Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in domestic, export, and import logistics, ensuring compliance with all government regulations related to shipments, hazardous materials, and research materials. Responsibilities include executing the Harmonized System, including familiarity with the UK Global Tariff (UKGT), Tariff of the EU (TARIC) and the Harmonized System of the United States (HTSUS), for classification of exporting and importing materials, supporting compliant materials management for Zoetis research materials moving between sites, maintaining the chain of custody for biological specimens, offering detailed instructions to exporters and importers for safe transportation and customs clearance, and managing all entry information and documentation with the company's designated customs broker.

If you have a strong background in logistics and a commitment to compliance and safety, we encourage you to apply.

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the world of biological sample and material management? Join our dynamic team and be at the forefront of innovation and excellence!

• Sample and Material Management: Lead the charge in overseeing the collection, transportation, storage, and distribution of biological samples. Ensure every step complies with regulatory standards and quality control measures, while maintaining the chain of custody for biological specimens.
• Logistics and Coordination: Optimize the flow of samples and materials within our biobanks. Collaborate with researchers, laboratory staff, and external partners, and become the go-to expert for domestic, export, and import logistics.
• Quality Assurance and Inventory Control: Uphold the highest standards of sample integrity through rigorous quality control procedures. Manage inventory systems to keep track of sample locations, quantities, and conditions with precision.
• Data and Document Management: Ensure accurate documentation and data entry related to sample handling and logistics operations. Facilitate draft reviews and prepare documents in collaboration with our Global Distribution Center.
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Stay ahead of the curve by ensuring compliance with all government regulations related to import, export, and domestic shipments. Facilitate the implementation of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for the United States, ensuring accurate classification coding for imported materials. In the EU, collaborate with the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) to oversee tariff scheduling through the TARIC system.
  
  In the UK, work with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to manage tariff scheduling via the UK Integrated Tariff Schedule.
• Exporter Instructions and Customs Clearance: Communicate specific procedures to exporters to ensure safe transportation of goods and expedite customs clearance. Support the collection of all entry information to the company's designated customs broker and review all documentation provided to customs by the broker.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with the current Bureau of Export Administration, International Air Transport Association (IATA), DOT, EPA, NRC, and internal compliance regulations. Keep meticulous records of all hazardous material shipments for auditing by the United States…