Commercial Logistics Associate – Takeda Randstad – Cambridge, MA, USA
Working in the Pharmaceutical Operations Department, the Commercial Logistics Associate will be responsible for assisting with the shipping activities of Takeda Boston’s commercial products including raw materials and API’s; semi-finished and finished pharmaceuticals to support manufacturing, distribution and regulatory requirements.
The position requires a pro-active individual capable of working with other functional groups throughout Takeda Boston including; Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical Operations, Regulatory, and GISO as well as working closely with external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO’s).
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Prepare all shipping documentation and coordinate shipments with CMO’s and freight forwarders to ensure materials are available at destinations as planned.
2. Monitor delivery status of all shipments to pro-actively resolve any transportation issues including; changes to shipping schedules, Customs delays, and packaging discrepancies.
3. Maintain files of all shipping transactions which includes; Authorization to Ship Forms, Packing Lists, Invoices, Carrier Proof of Delivery and Temperature data.
4. Attend and actively participate in production status meetings with internal and external partners by providing accurate delivery timelines of materials.
5. Ensure freight forwarder Invoices are submitted for payment in a timely manner.
6. Performs other duties as required.
Working hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
Requirements:
–Experience with domestic and international shipping of pharmaceutical products.
–Familiar with Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulations and cold-chain packaging.
–Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
–Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
–Team player and able to work independently and solve problems.
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