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Aston Carter Logistics Coordinator in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Job Title: Logistics CoordinatorJob Description
This role involves coordinating, routing, and handling materials to meet production schedules. Responsibilities include expediting parts to resolve shortages, picking up and delivering materials both internally and externally, and maintaining records of material flow. The position also involves ensuring that incoming materials are properly routed and monitoring the movement of materials and parts between departments to meet scheduled commitments.
Responsibilities
Manage logistics and transportation for a business segment in coordination with the Global Logistics team.
Maintain internal stakeholder relationships to ensure a high level of service.
Support internal and external sites with logistics leadership and technical information to enable execution.
Partner with internal departments to enable an integrated, end-to-end supply chain.
Manage relationships with logistics service providers.
Ensure adherence to pharmaceutical industry requirements, including GMP compliance and cold chain management.
Monitor and execute product flow throughout a global distribution network.
Take ownership of shipments by providing situational leadership to ensure their success.
Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators for the network and service providers.
Support international shipments, including import and export compliance activities.
Identify distribution-related risks and develop mitigating plans.
Track and regularly report on budget activities.
Raise continuous improvement ideas to support a robust and secure logistics network.
Collaborate on internal SOPs/Work Instructions to identify best practices.
Essential Skills
Experience in pharmaceutical, freight, supply chain, logistics, inventory, and customer service.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP or any ERP experience.
3-5 years of work experience in Biotech-Pharmaceuticals.
3-5 years of work experience in logistics, transportation, import/export, cold-chain or other supply chain functions.
Experience managing projects for high-performing global teams.
Experience handling freight forwarding, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and customs entries.
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business or Supply Chain.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills with the ability to problem solve and drive positive change.
Dynamic, pragmatic, and passionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Typing test 40 wpm, compliance regulations, data entry, dispatch, oracle, shipping and receiving, transportation.
Master's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or other relevant discipline preferred.
Work Environment
This is a temporary role for 12-18 months with the potential for extension based on business needs. The position is primarily remote, but candidates should be flexible to come in for quarterly team meetings if local. Standard hours are 8am to 5pm, but flexibility is required to accommodate global teams in different time zones. The work environment involves collaborating with various departments, supporting commercial logistics, and distributing final products to the market.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.47
• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 2024.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
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