Location: King of Prussia, PA (100% Onsite)
Position Type: 12-Month Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to join the Supply Chain Operations team in King of Prussia, PA. Serving as a key bridge between internal warehouse operations, external 3PL logistics partners, and cross-functional operational teams, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating end-to-end material flow, executing inventory transactions, and ensuring strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience in enterprise SAP ERP systems and warehouse distribution, with the capability to manage data reconciliation, resolve supply chain exceptions, and optimize daily operational workflows from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Logistics & Material Flow: Coordinate end-to-end logistics operations across internal manufacturing sites, warehouse hubs, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to maintain uninterrupted material availability.
- SAP & Inventory Management: Utilize SAP ERP daily to monitor open purchase orders, process goods receipts, perform inventory allocations, conduct stock adjustments, and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
- Warehouse & Distribution Coordination: Partner closely with warehouse floor personnel, shipping/receiving, and carrier partners to ensure timely dispatch, transit tracking, and inbound delivery scheduling.
- GMP Compliance & Quality Discipline: Ensure all documentation, shipping records, chain-of-custody forms, and inventory reconciliations comply with internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory cGMP/GxP guidelines.
- Variance Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate operational deviations, freight exceptions, inventory variances, and delivery delays; recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Liaise with Procurement, Quality Assurance, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams to align shipment schedules and distribution timelines with ongoing production cycles.
- Continuous Improvement: Utilize data analysis tools and Lean/continuous improvement methodologies to streamline warehouse pick/pack paths, reduce dwell time, and improve delivery KPIs.
Qualifications & Requirements
Mandatory Requirements:
- Education: Completed Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.S.) from an accredited institution (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related technical field).
- SAP Proficiency: Minimum of 4–6 years of hands-on experience utilizing SAP ERP (specifically within Materials Management/Inventory Management modules for stock reconciliation, goods movement, and logistics tracking).
- Logistics & Warehousing Experience: 6+ years of total experience in supply chain, logistics operations, and warehouse/distribution management.
- Work Arrangement: Willingness and ability to work 100% onsite at the King of Prussia facility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior logistics or material handling experience within a regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or Medical Devices).
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP/GxP guidelines, temperature-sensitive cold chain logistics, or chain-of-custody handling.
- Demonstrated experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt / Yellow Belt) or formal continuous improvement training.