Transportation Planner Specialist II

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Planner Specialist II to join their team in a hybrid role. This position is crucial for managing the distribution of Clinical Trial Material, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating cross-functionally with various teams. You will oversee transportation from origin to destination, monitor carrier performance, and support process improvements in global distribution. If you have a passion for logistics and a strong background in transportation management, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical trials in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in transportation, preferably air.
• Familiarity with international shipping and customs agents.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation oversight and track shipments.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.

Skills

Transportation Management

Carrier Performance Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Transportation Planner Specialist II

(Hybrid schedule - days onsite in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ)

Job Description

The Transportation Manager will be responsible for supporting and working cross-functionally with Clinical Supply Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Operations, Country Clinical Operations, CMOs/CROs, Logistics, Security, and Trade Compliance. To support the distribution of Clinical Trial Material utilizing approved transportation networks. Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for Transportation strategy for clinical trials.

Responsibilities:

• Manage transportation oversight from origin to destination, including tracking and tracing for shipments in assigned lanes.
• Monitor carrier performance and address any transportation-related issues including documenting Transportation investigations.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Ability to function in a team environment and pursue information when it is not readily available.
• Support the functional area expert (SME) on initiatives and projects.
• Work with GCS, Logistics, Trade Operations, and Country Operations to manage and expedite shipments, customs clearance, and help develop process improvement programs for the global distribution warehouse.
• Adhere to regulatory, security global, and site policies and procedures governing operations activities.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree preferred.
• 3 – 5 years' work experience in transportation (preferably Air).
• Familiarity with international shipping paperwork, international shipments, and customs agents.
• Familiarity with international supply chain constituents; brokers, freight forwarders, freight providers, carriers, CMOs/CROs, and depot/warehouse providers.
• Experience with international shipping and an understanding of international distribution channels and strategy (i.e. country/regional depots vs. direct-to-site).
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Web Applications.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with temperature control practices.
• SAP and ERP system experience.
• Experience with cGDPs.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Formulation, Packaging, Clinical Supply Planning, Clinical Operations, Country Operations, CRO, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Global Logistics, and third-party providers.
• Familiarity with clinical supply trial business, clinical supply packaging, kits and labeling activities, blinding activities, randomization for studies, and the urgency of clinical distribution.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, Distribution, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing