Logistics Specialist

Abbott; United States; Presencial; USD 61.000 - 123.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support the logistics team and resolve ad-hoc problems. You will monitor carrier reports, analyze transportation data, and collaborate with multiple departments to meet delivery dates for inbound and outbound shipments.

Required 5+ years in logistics, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to travel up to 10%. This on-site role requires US work authorization and may involve travel between Madison, WI and Phoenix, AZ locations.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in logistics.
• Experience with UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Provide logistics support through standard practices and processes.
• Identify and resolve issues in logistics.
• Provide analysis with logistics tools and metrics.
• Analyze and implement KPIs for logistics partners.
• Provide data updates and reports to management.
• Communicate cross-functionally to investigate and resolve exceptions.

Conocimientos

5+ years logistics experience

Excel proficiency

Travel willingness 10%

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Associate's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

UPS systems

FedEx systems

DHL systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

The Logistics Specialist will provide support to the logistics team, resolve ad-hoc logistics problems, and collect and analyze transportation data. This position works closely with the lab operations, clinical operations, commercial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, and distribution teams. The Logistics Specialist will monitor daily reports from carriers to ensure shipments are on track to meet expected delivery dates for inbound and outbound shipments. This is not a remote opportunity. Qualified candidates must currently live or be able to travel to our Madison, WI or Phoenix, AZ locations. Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.

What You'll Work On

Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Exercise logistics support through standard practices and processes.
• Identify and resolve issues as they arise in logistics.
• Provide analysis with logistics tools and metrics.
• Analyze, interpret, and implement key performance metrics for logistics partners.
• Provide data analysis updates and reports to management in support of tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate cross-functionally to investigate, research, and resolve all exceptions promptly and include any necessary coordination with other departments.
• Establish and implement corrective and preventative actions through continuous improvement initiatives; including, but not limited to, lead significant projects on cross-functional teams.
• Build rapport and maintain effective working relationships with other departments.
• Maintain excellent interdepartmental communication.
• Ability to lead and participate in a fast-paced team environment with aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Apply an awareness and appreciation of different cultures.
• Apply excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Apply excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.
• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field as outlined in the essential duties; or Associates Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field as outlined in the essential duties and 2 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor's Degree; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience working in logistics.
• Demonstrated understanding of UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems for domestic and international shipments.
• Demonstrated understanding of less than load (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) carriers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing, GMP, and/or ISO13485 environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of export and import processes, controls, and documentation.
• Experience shipping dangerous goods.
• Experience with cold chain shipping.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 - $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain

DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION: United States > Madison : 650 Forward Dr

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Phoenix : 200 E Van Buren St

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

Abbott is an Equal Opportuni