Logistics Specialist

Sharp Decisions; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions is seeking a Logistics Specialist in South San Francisco, CA to manage end-to-end shipment, receiving, inventory control and documentation for hazardous materials and clinical drug products. This onsite role requires adherence to SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality expectations, with routine use of RF scanners and inventory systems.

Responsibilities include international shipments, despatch of finished goods, cycle counts, and coordinating shipments while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 0–5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, and inventory control concepts.
• IATA certification and experience with international shipping documentation preferred.
• Ability to pass TSA background check and CCSP requirements.
• Experience operating warehouse material-handling equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process hazardous materials, R&D materials, and shipments, including international paperwork.
• Receive and dispense finished goods, WIP, and components to/from manufacturing facilities.
• Pick, pack, and ship finished clinical drug products domestically and internationally.
• Process rejected, returned, or expired drug products for destruction.
• Coordinate and schedule product destruction with approved sites.
• Maintain drug product inventory control system and accuracy of records.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and reconcile results.
• Operate material-handling equipment and maintain a safe workspace.
• Support SOPs and participate in training new team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Organizational skills

Flexibility to overtime

Education

High School Diploma

0–5 years relevant experience

Tools

RF scanners

Inventory systems / WMS

Documentation software

SOPs knowledge

Job description

The Logistics Specialist supports end-to-end product flow across hazardous materials, R&D materials, clinical drug product distribution, and inventory management operations. This role ensures compliant, accurate, and timely execution of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and documentation activities while adhering to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory standards, and quality expectations.

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Key Responsibilities

Summary

The Logistics Specialist supports end-to-end product flow across hazardous materials, R&D materials, clinical drug product distribution, and inventory management operations. This role ensures compliant, accurate, and timely execution of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and documentation activities while adhering to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory standards, and quality expectations.

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Process hazardous materials, R&D materials, and product sample shipments. Manage international shipments, including required documentation and proper packaging.
• Receive and dispense finished goods, work-in-process (WIP) inventory, and packaging components to and from manufacturing facilities.
• Pick, pack, and ship finished clinical drug products to domestic and international destinations.
• Process rejected, returned, or expired drug products for destruction.
• Coordinate and schedule product destruction activities with approved destruction sites.
• Maintain the drug product inventory control system and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and ensure accurate reconciliation results.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and compliant condition. Operate material-handling equipment safely.
• Develop proficiency in applicable SOPs and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Recommend updates or improvements to SOPs as needed and participate in training new team members.
• Use internal systems, databases, and radio frequency (RF) scanners while ensuring accurate data entry and documentation.
• File and maintain documentation in accordance with corporate records-retention policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma with 0–5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, and inventory control concepts.
• IATA certification and experience with international shipping documentation preferred.
• Ability to meet Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements, including successfully passing a background check.
• Ability to complete the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) requirements.
• Experience operating warehouse material-handling equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule and Onsite Requirements

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

This position requires onsite physical presence to perform essential job functions, including:

• Handling, picking, packing, and shipping physical materials and drug products.
• Receiving goods and processing inventory transactions.
• Operating material-handling equipment.
• Accessing controlled storage areas.
• Performing physical inventory cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Handling hazardous materials in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Coordinating onsite product destruction activities.
• Maintaining warehouse work areas and equipment in a safe, clean, and compliant condition.