Logistics Coordinator

Sai Life Sciences is a leading global contract research and manufacturing organization that provides services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Sai Life Sciences research hub in Watertown, MA, fully integrated with Global Sai in India and Manchester, UK, is our anchor in the Boston area so we can continue to partner with world-class companies around the globe, to solve unique problems across a wide spectrum of drug discovery activities.

We are seeking innovative and highly motivated individuals to join our growing Discovery Biology team as a Logistics Coordinator.

This position will assist with the logistics and sourcing of materials for our Discovery and CMC Teams.

This role will be on-site, in our Watertown Facility but will work globally with our Discovery and CMC groups.

• Must have at least 1 year of experience with shipping and receiving.
• B.S. preferred with a minimum of 1-2 years of post-graduate industry/academic experience in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field. We may substitute relevant work experience for educational background.
• Proficiency in utilizing software such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is essential.
• Effective communication of work, plans and progress using written and verbal communication.
• Preferably should hold IATA certificate from the competent authority in US (not a mandatory requirement)
• Ability to work with teams in different time zones.

• Work with SCM and Discovery R&D teams (Boston & India) for the purchase, shipping, and import/export documentation of biological and chemical reagents and associated lab material/equipment required for India operation.
• Be responsible for ambient and temperature-controlled shipping through preferred service providers for international and domestic shipping.
• Responsible for packing of ambient shipment in a suitable package to be shipped to India.
• Manage communications with internal stakeholders (SCM, Logistics & Project Managers) and external stakeholders (clients, supplier & service provider) on purchasing, shipping & receipt of material.
• Update procurement tracker on daily basis regarding the receipt of material from supplier or clients and shipment of material to India.
• Maintain relationship and develop new opportunities for sourcing biological materials for Discovery Biology team in India, with US based vendors.
• Assist SCM managers with assessment for new vendors and support in negotiate of terms and pricing of biological, chemical reagents & associated lab material/equipment.