Pharma Cold Chain Lead: GDP + Temp Control Expert

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Cold Chain Logistics Specialist to oversee the temperature-controlled distribution of pharmaceutical products in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will ensure GDP compliance, monitor cooling equipment, and manage 3PL partners to safeguard product integrity across storage and delivery.

The role requires 5–7 years of cold chain experience, expertise with data loggers and WMS, and the ability to develop SOPs and contingency plans while coordinating with QA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in cold chain logistics with pharma/healthcare focus.
• Knowledge of GDP, temperature mapping, validation, and monitoring tech.
• Experience managing 3PL relationships for temperature-controlled shipments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical logistics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cold chain logistics from warehousing to final delivery.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs for cold chain operations.
• Ensure GDP compliance and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor temperature control equipment and data loggers.
• Select, manage, and audit 3PLs specializing in cold chain services.
• Analyze monitoring data to identify deviations and drive CAPA.
• Manage inventory under appropriate storage conditions.
• Collaborate with QA, supply chain and external stakeholders.
• Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cold chain efficiency.

Skills

Cold chain

GDP compliance

3PL management

Temperature monitoring

WMS software

Data loggers

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

WMS software

Temp monitoring systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Cold Chain Logistics Specialist to oversee the temperature-controlled distribution of pharmaceutical products in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will ensure GDP compliance, monitor cooling equipment, and manage 3PL partners to safeguard product integrity across storage and delivery.

The role requires 5–7 years of cold chain experience, expertise with data loggers and WMS, and the ability to develop SOPs and contingency plans while coordinating with QA