Supply Chain - Transportation Specialist

Transportation Specialist

This role is 100% Onsite, New Brunswick

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri, Business Hours Summary/Overview of this role:
Provide expertise and assist with the shipping process, logistics problem solving and carrier/vendor coordination to ensure that the shipment arrives at the right location, at the right time and in the right condition. Collaborate with the Dispensary and other Supply Chain Operations functions to deliver the shipping solution in a timely and effective manner. Keep track of and update the shipping status of domestic and international shipments on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate transportation for both regular and temperature controlled shipments of clinical materials and drug product.
• Collect and compile relevant shipment details and prepare accurate transportation and customs related documentation; continually update the documentation as needed until the time of shipment.
• Ensure that the documentation is made available to the various stakeholders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that the shipments are appropriately packed and the shippers/equipment selected and pre-conditioned as necessary.
• Verify the accuracy of the material and apply product and address labels to ensure the shipment and delivery of the right product, to the right location, at the right time and in the right condition.
• Collaborate with JLL, the receiving site and logistics providers to seamlessly coordinate logistics.
• Assist in research and resolution of transportation issues as they arise.
• Keep track of and provide the shipping status for each shipment to stakeholders on a daily basis.

Experience

Required:

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Transportation Specialist or a similar role in logistics; experience in a biopharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Great communication and collaboration skills.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, or similar required
• In-depth knowledge of Airfreight Export & Import Operations, TSA, IATA compliance and regulations preferred.