Logistics Coordinator-Night Shift

Job Description

The Logistics Coordinator position is responsible for facilitating complex logistics operation with multiple logistics service providers.  This role serves as the primary liaison between the Durham Site and contracted trucking partners and 3rd party warehouses ensuring seamless coordination of deliveries while maintaining high service levels.  This position supports the department’s continuous process improvement efforts through the use / implementation of documentation innovation and quality related processes; thereby aligning and consolidating procedural documents as needed.

Main Accountabilities :

• Maintain the expense item inventory for assigned area.
• Coordinate the physical logistics flow of raw materials, work in process, and raw materials to and from logistics service providers.
• Utilize strong communication skills in effectively working with Logistics Service Providers, carriers / brokers, and internal warehouse team to ensure required transport activities are being organized for all shipments.
• Schedule truck driver schedules and efficient driving routes to meet both internal customers’ needs in most effective way taking into account pick-up volume, and other operational variables.
• Lead and perform Bill of Lading review and other shipping process documents in a timely manner to maximize product availability for customer demand.
• Generate reports, charts and KPI's and interpret the data to identify problems, and proceed with proper decision making.
• Express ideas clearly (verbal and written) with the ability to work from verbal and / or written instructions, manuals, work orders and specifications.
• Generate, maintain, issue, and track all electronic and hard-copy controlled documents in accordance with company policies and regulatory agency (e.g., FDA and ISO) requirements.
• Provide assistance with the review and revision of Bills of Lading and other shipping documentation, and departmental SOPs necessary for the distribution and receipt  of product.
• Assist with distribution deviation analysis, CAPA actions and other process equipment related quality concerns.
• Complete material movement transaction orders in WM / SAP. Perform key user / coach duties to support Distribution.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Appropriately use PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) as required to perform routine and non-routine duties.
• Perform computer applications and SAP Material Master data updates as needed to maintain products data accuracy .
• Maintain all work areas in a well-organized, clean and tidy manner at all times in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrate and work towards developing the following attributes :

Being open to change and new information; adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

Studies and Experience :

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 3+ relevant years of experience in a production / operations environment required

Experience in GMP-environment, such as pharmaceutical / biotech, preferred

Skills and Qualifications :

Performs all job functions and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.

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PandoLogic. Keywords : Logistics Specialist, Location : Morrisville, NC - 27560