Logistics Specialist

GSK is currently looking for a Logistics Specialist in Rockville, MD. In this role you'll be providing strategic oversight and management of clinical and commercial biopharm out-bound drug substance for both domestic and international shipments. Key functions will also include developing and implementing strong business systems to establish and manage partnerships with GSK Move Products and Logistics Service Providers (LSP).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all Biopharm drug substance shipments (both R&D and Commercial) from primary manufacturing site to secondary site, internal or contractor facilities in conjunction with Move Products/ CMO clients / Local LSP/and External Supply groups .Supports both GMS Upper Merion and GMS Rockville Biopharm sites. Role resides at the Rockville, MD site.
• Generate and manage import and export documents
• Implementation and management of Sanctions and Export Controls
• Responsible for creating and revising Distribution Risk Assesments (DRA)
• Revise and report above site and site key performance indicators
• Ensure LSP Standard Operating Procedures are in place and are compliant with GSK requirements. LSP Management (Fed-Ex White Glove/LifeConnex/DHL) procedures are updated as necessary.
• Assist Materials Operations with deviation assessment and writing
• Comply to all GSK Shipping Requirements - MP Compliance requirements, QA Alerts, and Good Distribution Practices
• Assist with Cold Storage Planning and Management
• Assist with developing BDS Package design, shipping validation, and selection of cold chain distribution lanes
• Asssist with M-ERP implementation - In conjunction with Supply Planning and Finance develop process that generates supplier invoices from SAP (ensuring this triggers final TP invoice).
• Trade Lane Invoice Management (site, MP and TP)
• Liaison between site and above site - cross functional support: Trading Partners, CT, LSP, Warehouse, MP, IT, site & above site QA, Finance
• Dangerous Goods Management for all outbound DS shipments.
• Manage both in-bound and out-bound cell bank shipments for Rockville Biopharm
• Establish shipping lanes in SAP, SID set up
• Internal deviation management - point person for site
• Assist with Regulatory audits and Regulatory filings amendments and submissions
• Manage the BDS inventory file and keep track of bulk fill yields
• Subject matter expert and responsible for maintaining dVSM (digital cycle time tool)
• Lead and implement continuous improvement ideas and projects
• Lead change controls for NPIs or execution of projects that align with site goals/initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BS/BA degree
• 5+ years of Supply Chain or Logistics experience

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• GMP Supply Chain experience
• Experience in administration of computerized systems is highly preferred
• Must have ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere
• Strong background in Supply Chain functions related to Logistics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong software application skills (Microsoft Access, Excel, Power Point, and Word) and inventory control/MRP program knowledge (preferably SAP)
• Demonstrated proficiencies in facilitation and negotiation skills, ability to work efficiently and effectively in ambiguous circumstances while achieving expected results; demonstrate proficiencies in oral presentation and written communication skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio software

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