Logistics Distribution Senior Specialist (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 133,627,000 - 148,781,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston seeks a Logistics Distribution Senior Specialist to support the Supply Chain with limited supervision, executing production and inventory plans.

The role requires following procedures for shipments, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or related discipline.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes time critical shipments.
• Interacts with Chain of Identify software to plan and execute shipments.
• Represents Supply Chain on project sub-teams and task forces and, with guidance, executes supply chain production activities.
• Assists in process improvements to reduce lead-time and eliminate non-value add activities.
• Participates in quality investigations.
• Supports efforts to resolve issues that may block the timely flow of materials or projects.
• Responsible for compliance with regulations such as Good Distribution Practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional input

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Logistics Distribution Senior Specialist

General Summary:

The Logistics and Distribution Senior Specialist performs multiple activities in support of Vertex’s Supply Chain with limited supervision. Applies learned knowledge of logistics principles to execute upon production and inventory plans.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes time critical shipments.
• Interacts with Chain of Identify software to plan and executive shipments.
• Represents Supply Chain department on assigned project sub-teams and/or task forces and, with guidance, executes supply chain production activities.
• Assists in process improvements to reduce lead-time and execute shipments and eliminate non-value add activities.
• Participates in quality investigations.
• Supports efforts to resolve issues that may block the timely flow of materials or projects.
• Responsible for compliance with regulations such as Good Distribution Practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven ability to follow procedures for troubleshooting supply problems and escalating issues appropriately.
• Displays emerging ability to effectively meet customer expectations.
• Displays growing knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., GMP. GCP, Part 11).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail and close follow-up on each shipment.
• Ability to resolve logistical issues real-time with cross-functional stakeholder input as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or related discipline
• Typically requires 2 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range

$47-$52/HR

Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

No C2C or Third-Party Vendors