Logistics and Transportation Specialist 1/2

GRIFOLS, S.A.

21h

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Summary: Specializes in domestic, miscellaneous, and international shipments, including preparation, documentation, shipping, and receiving. Provides support with the maintenance of logistics policies and compliance regulations. Executes systematic transactions for all internal and third‑party shipments while following established process guidelines. Works with multiple carriers and customers, with frequent interface among customer service and supply chain partners. Prepares and maintains statistical reporting related to inbound and outbound shipments. Drives operational feedback and cross‑functional coordination to ensure integrity of material flow consistency and issue resolution. Primary responsibilities for this role: Shipment Execution & Compliance Oversee all outbound shipments prior to departure for proper packing procedures, loading, and documentation Performs systematic shipping transactions in SAP Maintains all applicable documents and databases that support the shipment process using appropriate systems Carrier & Stakeholder Management Works with multiple different freight forwarders and contracted carriers to ensure on‑time shipments and fulfillment Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues on international and domestic shipments Interacts with carriers and internal and external departments to ensure freight payment and billing procedures are maintained and in accordance with company compliance guidelines Analysis, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Conducts route utilization and efficiency analysis to maximize inventory and cost Prepares and maintains statistical reporting related to inbound and outbound shipments Participates in on‑boarding new carrier processes and generates reports on carrier performance Claims Management & Problem Resolution Issues and disposes of freight claims by thoroughly investigating causes of damage, shortages, and freight overcharges Performs assigned tasks using established procedures with judgment, evaluation, and critical thinking Additional Responsibilities – Logistics and Transportation Specialist 2 Partners with International Customer Service in planning and scheduling cold‑chain export orders Projects pallet/load configurations and assesses schedule impact and allocation of resources Ensures Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening requirements are met Manages stock levels for all distribution shipping solutions Identifies, evaluates, qualifies, and implements cold chain solutions to meet business needs…

Requirements

Knowledge of logistics operations, transportation control systems, and government regulations
Strong analytical and communication skills for developing written proposals and documentation, and conducting vendor negotiations
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to peers, various levels of management, and key stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred
Typically requires 5 years of related experience with logistics operations
Previous experience in a regulated environment preferred (e.g., working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA))
Experience in pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution preferred
Ability to organize vast amounts of data
Ability to multi‑task several priorities
Solid time management skills
Strong working knowledge of distribution operations
Typically requires 8 years of related experience with logistics operations
Experience with freight negotiation and developing requests for proposals (RFPs)

Responsibilities

Oversee all outbound shipments prior to departure for proper packing procedures, loading, and documentation
Performs systematic shipping transactions in SAP
Maintains all applicable documents and databases that support the shipment process using appropriate systems
Works with multiple different freight forwarders and contracted carriers to ensure on‑time shipments and fulfillment
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues on international and domestic shipments
Interacts with carriers and internal and external departments to ensure freight payment and billing procedures are maintained and in accordance with company compliance guidelines
Conducts route utilization and efficiency analysis to maximize inventory and cost
Prepares and maintains statistical reporting related to inbound and outbound shipments
Participates in on‑boarding new carrier processes and generates reports on carrier performance
Issues and disposes of freight claims by thoroughly investigating causes of damage, shortages, and freight overcharges
Performs assigned tasks using established procedures with judgment, evaluation, and critical thinking
Partners with International Customer Service in planning and scheduling cold‑chain export orders
Projects pallet/load configurations and assesses schedule impact and allocation of resources
Ensures Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening requirements are met
Manages stock levels for all distribution shipping solutions
Identifies, evaluates, qualifies, and implements cold chain solutions to meet business needs