Logistics Coordinator

Aston Carter • Gaithersburg, MD

403d • $60,008 - $80,018 • Remote

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator role at Aston Carter involves coordinating and managing the flow of materials to meet production schedules, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. This position is crucial for supporting logistics operations within the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing service delivery.

Requirements

• Experience in pharmaceutical, freight, supply chain, logistics, inventory, and customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP or any ERP experience.
• 3-5 years of work experience in Biotech-Pharmaceuticals.
• 3-5 years of work experience in logistics, transportation, import/export, cold-chain or other supply chain functions.
• Experience managing projects for high-performing global teams.
• Experience handling freight forwarding, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and customs entries.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business or Supply Chain.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills with the ability to problem solve and drive positive change.
• Dynamic, pragmatic, and passionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Typing test 40 wpm, compliance regulations, data entry, dispatch, oracle, shipping and receiving, transportation.
• Master's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or other relevant discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and transportation for a business segment in coordination with the Global Logistics team.
• Maintain internal stakeholder relationships to ensure a high level of service.
• Support internal and external sites with logistics leadership and technical information to enable execution.
• Partner with internal departments to enable an integrated, end-to-end supply chain.
• Manage relationships with logistics service providers.
• Ensure adherence to pharmaceutical industry requirements, including GMP compliance and cold chain management.
• Monitor and execute product flow throughout a global distribution network.
• Take ownership of shipments by providing situational leadership to ensure their success.
• Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators for the network and service providers.
• Support international shipments, including import and export compliance activities.
• Identify distribution-related risks and develop mitigating plans.
• Track and regularly report on budget activities.
• Raise continuous improvement ideas to support a robust and secure logistics network.
• Collaborate on internal SOPs/Work Instructions to identify best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree