Logistics Coordinator

Precision for Medicine is the first global precision medicine clinical research services organization, purpose-built to improve the clinical research and development process for new therapeutics. Our novel approach integrates clinical operations excellence, with laboratory expertise, and advanced data sciences to inform every step. We apply our expertise to trials at all stages—from early development through approval—with embedded experience in oncology and rare disease. With over 2000 dedicated professionals and 35 offices worldwide, we stand ready to help accelerate life-changing treatments anywhere around the globe. Won’t you join us today as a Logistics Coordinator?

Position Summary:

The Logistics Coordinator will work in an organized manner, to process all Domestic and International Outbound Shipments. They will with work closely with Couriers to ensure timely Inbound and Outbound Deliveries and with Internal Customers to ensure their consignments are processed accurately and timely to reach their final destination. 

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Management of Sample Shipments

• Perform Quality Control Checks before shipment is performed
• Prepare Shipments in accordance to IATA Shipping Regulations
• Prepares Air Waybills against paperwork of package to be shipped to ensure quantities, destination, and shipping mode are correct
• Prepare Commercial Invoices and Customs Documentation for Export
• Ensure all necessary Licenses or Permits for doing Business on behalf of Precision for Medicine are remain current
• Generation of Air Waybills and Shipping Documents; Domestic and International according to Requestors preferred Courier; (e.g. FedEx, QuickSTAT, World Courier, etc.)
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• Schedule Pick-Up with Non-standard Couriers, as necessary
• Ship all Outbound Packages and inform Sender of any delay
• Maintain Shipping Supplies
• Use Courier Systems to get transit information on Shipments from origin through to delivery
• Assist with all Shipping Complaint Investigations
• Assist Requestor with information from Courier on Domestic or International Shipping of Samples, Reagents or other Materials
• Contribute to Continuous Process Improvement Initiatives
• Support Receiving Specialist Role, as necessary

Management of Dry Shippers

• Metrics Gathering
• Dry Shipper assignment
• Return Verification
• Charge Shippers for Outgoing Shipments

Management of Data Loggers

• Monitor use
• Placement in Shipments
• Replenishment of General Stock and ensure General Stock Data Loggers are Invoiced to appropriate Studies
• Annual Preventative Maintenance
• Precondition Loggers prior to use

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year relevant working experience

Other Required:

• Able to work a schedule of Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Familiar with warehouse Shipping and Receiving procedures
• Good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and must work well in a group environment
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision and guidance
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs and is able to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel and reach
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to work in cold, hot and wet environments
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language