Specialist, Logistics - Transportation Manager (Remote)

Merck & Co.

302d • $77,700 - $122,300 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 years' experience in Forwarding (air), Transportation coordination (air) or related field - OR - Bachelor's Degree and minimum 3 years' experience in Forwarding (air), Transportation coordination (air) or related field.
• Transportation Management System experience.
• Familiarity with international shipping paperwork, international shipments, and custom agents.
• Familiarity with international supply chain constituents; brokers, freight forwarders, freight providers, carriers, CMOs/CROs, and depot/warehouse providers.
• Experience with international shipping and the understanding of international distribution channels and strategy (i.e. country/regional depots vs. direct-to-site).
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Web Applications.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Supply Planning, Clinical Operations, Country Operations, CRO, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Global Logistics, and third-party providers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with temperature control practices.
• SAP and ERP system experience.
• Experience with cGDP's.
• 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 industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation oversight from origin to destination, including track and tracing for shipments in assigned lanes.
• Monitoring carrier performance and addressing 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, Depots, Trade Operations, and Country Operations to manage and expedite shipments, customs clearance, and help develop process improvement programs for global distribution warehouse.
• Advance to regulatory, security global and site policies and procedures governing operations activities are critical.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Long term incentive if applicable.
• Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree