Remote Global Logistics Process Manager

Planet Pharma Group; California; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a logistics professional to support global distribution of pharmaceutical products. The role involves coordinating international shipping, ensuring temperature-controlled logistics, and maintaining compliance with GMP and related regulations.

You will collaborate with warehouses, carriers, and external partners to ensure on-time delivery. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in biotech/pharma logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a business or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support to plan, coordinate, and execute global distribution of FP, API, DP, samples, and other products.
• Manage domestic and international transportation, including temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and on-time delivery across global supply chains.
• Coordinate with warehouses, carriers, couriers, customs brokers, manufacturing sites, and CMOs.

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Veeva

Job description

Pay 45-54/h depending on experience

MUST have bachelor’s degree; will NOT consider without Bach degree;
Can be flex on the bach degree discipline as long as have the relevant experience;

SAP HARD requirement!

What other technologies/tools required?

• SAP hard requirement
• Veeva a plus
• The company uses PowerBI – would be a plus if candidates have this exp

Understand GMP requirements, cross-border crate requirements;
MUST be a fast learner;

Global Logistics Operations

• Support to plan, coordinate, and execute global distribution of Finished Products (FP), API, Drug Products (DP), Samples, and other products.
• Support to manage domestic and international transportation, particularly temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and on-time delivery across global supply chains.
• Coordinate with warehouses, carriers, couriers, customs brokers, manufacturing sites, and CMOs.

Trade Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP/GSP, SOX, and international import/export regulations.
• Support to manage import and export activities across the US, EU, and other regions.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, deviation investigations, and CAPA activities.

Supply Chain Optimization

• Streamline current logistics process, identify logistics risks, implement mitigation actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain quality and efficiency.
• Support on shipping lane risk assessments and transportation qualification activities.
• Support other projects such as countinuous improvement on SAP.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Monitor vendor performance and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Support logistics budgeting, expense management, and ERP transaction processing.
• Work closely with Finance and Tax functions to ensure compliance and cost control.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and external stakeholders.
• Support execution of production plans and product availability.

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Or a related discipline

Experience Requirement

• 3-5 years of progressive Supply Chain experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

Technical / Functional Skills

• 3+ years of logistics management experience in pharmaceutical or biotech operations.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Global import/export regulations
  • Customs compliance and audit requirements
  • Temperature-controlled (cold chain) logistics
  • Chain of custody and product traceability
  • Warehouse and inventory management
  • Transportation qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ preferred)
  • Deviation management and CAPA processes

Industry Knowledge

• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, including:
  • cGMP
  • GDP/GSP
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • EU Annex 13
• Experience operating within global commercial and/or clinical supply chains.
• Knowledge of biologics and/or small molecule supply chains.

Leadership & Business Skills

• Vendor management and external partnership oversight.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence mindset.
• Strategic relationship-building with internal and external partners.

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work within global and multicultural teams.

Systems Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• SAP ERP experience required (SD module required).
• Veeva experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with risk management tools such as FMEA is preferred.