Sr. Logistics Specialist

Werfen; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfen is seeking a Sr. Logistics Specialist to lead domestic and international logistics in the life sciences sector. You will ensure regulatory compliance across FDA, CBP, ITAR, EAR, and EU rules while optimizing global movement of regulated materials.

Attention to detail, strong collaboration, and experience with SAP/TMS are essential. This role may involve international travel and requires a proactive, scalable approach to processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in SCM, logistics, or international business.
• 5–7 years in pharma/biologics procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing in regulated settings.
• Strong knowledge of import/export rules (EAR, ITAR, FDA, CBP, EU regs).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of domestic/international trade compliance framework with SOPs and processes.
• Ensure end-to-end compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulations.
• Maintain a centralized product database with HTS/ECCN classifications and origin info.
• Coordinate global shipments including temperature-sensitive and hazardous materials.
• Manage relationships with brokers, forwarders, carriers, and 3PLs; track KPIs.
• Plan inbound/outbound freight and budget reporting; drive cost savings.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, QA, Legal, and R&D to align logistics.

Skills

Import/Export Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Vendor/Carrier Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Hazardous Materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Logistics

Certifications (CUSECO/CCS/CES/CLTD) preferred

Tools

SAP

TMS

ERP Systems

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Country

United States

Shift

1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Logistics Specialist with a strong background in import/export compliance to lead and manage domestic and international logistics operations in the life sciences industry. This role will oversee the end-to-end movement of highly regulated products domestically and across global borders while ensuring full compliance with U.S. and international trade, customs, and regulatory requirements, including those from FDA, CBP, IATA, and other global authorities.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic logistics oversight with deep regulatory knowledge to build scalable processes, mitigate risk, and enable uninterrupted movement of life sciences products including biological materials, medical devices, reagents, and pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive domestic and international trade compliance framework inclusive of SOP’s, Work Instructions, and strategies aligned with global regulations and company objectives.
• Ensure end-to-end compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulations, including EAR, ITAR, FDA, CBP, USDA-APHIS, and OFAC requirements.
• Implement and maintain a centralized Product Database for all imported/exported SKUs, classifying products using HTS codes and ECCNs, documenting Country of Origin, Manufacturer Registration ID’s, etc. to ensure accurate documentation, declarations, and shipment routing.
• Coordinate global shipments of life sciences products, including temperature-sensitive, hazardous, and biologically restricted materials, with appropriate cold-chain logistics.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, couriers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers while conducting regular business reviews and developing, implementing, and monitoring KPIs to drive performance, ensure compliance, and support timely shipment execution.
• Manage the transportation service provider network, including continuous improvement in supplier evaluation, qualification, onboarding, and performance management mechanisms while conducting business reviews and implementing/monitoring KPIs to drive performance, ensure compliance, and support timely shipment execution.
• Resolve domestic and international shipping issues proactively, coordinating with logistics partners and internal stakeholders to minimize delays and regulatory risk.
• Prepare, review, and maintain import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, shipping declarations, and internal shipment records.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Legal, R&D, and other stakeholders to align logistics operations with regulatory and product-specific requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess business impact, develop SOPs, Work Instructions, and training programs, and facilitate internal/external audits — including CBP Focused Assessments and FDA logistics inspections — while implementing corrective actions.
• Plan and provide input for inbound/outbound freight and packaging budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare compliance and logistics reports for audits and internal reviews.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

Suppliers, Executive Management, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Corportate Supply Chain, Distribution, Finance, Logistics, R&D, and Plant Operations/Manufacturing, QA/RA

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or related field—or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in Pharma or Biologics industry specifically in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Manufacturing in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of import/export regulations (e.g., U.S. EAR, ITAR, EU regulations, Incoterms, customs valuation, documentation).
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international carriers.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CUSECO, CCS, CES, CLTD or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience working with products controlled by shelf life
• Experience with using ERP systems and/or TMS applications; Preferably SAP.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Highly skilled in import/export compliance
• Strong transportation service provider relationship builder and performance driver.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong negotiation acumen
• Works well with diverse groups of people, strong interpersonal skills
• High level of autonomy
• Proficient with Statistics
• Advanced Microsoft Offics skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Up to 10% of time, to include international travel

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.