Logistics Associate

Description

Team Horizon has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Associate to join their client’s rapidly growing team in Sligo. This role supports the distribution of clinical trial supplies to patients in the EU. If you want a career that is fulfilling and makes a real difference to the lives of patients, then this is the role for you.
In order to fulfill this role, we are seeking applications from candidates with proven experience in a GDP or GMP environment. Prior experience in a logistics/warehousing/distribution role is also necessary, and ideally you will have at least two years’ experience.
 
Why you should apply:

Our client’s team is high-performing and ambitious. We want to hear from candidates who thrive in a people centric culture, who pride themselves as being good communicators, negotiators and are pro-active.
This is an opportunity to work with an established Irish owned Early Phase supply partner, who value patient safety and Quality above all else.

 
What you will be doing:

Monitoring projects & liaising with cross-functional departments.
Liaise with Couriers to schedule inbound & outbound shipments.
Prepare any necessary documentation for Inbound shipment and communicate with the Consignee to ensure open lines of communication throughout the journey.
Assess the Temperature upon receipt and report any temperature excursions.
Prepare GRN & ITN'S upon receipt.
Preparation and filing of shipping documentation in both electronic and paper form.
Maintenance of inventory records for both incoming and outgoing shipments.
Prepare necessary outbound paperwork and obtain preapproval, if necessary, prior to shipment.
Pre-condition supplies, or order supplies day before as required.
Pick & pack for shipment, Wrap pallets.
Depot & IRT activities.
Any other duties as assigned.

 
What you need to apply:
Requirements:

Experience of working in GDP or GMP environment (Essential).
Prior experience in a logistics role, liaising with couriers, scheduling, managing time critical logistical activities (Essential).
Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel (Essential).
Familiarity with TAROC codes (Desirable).
Experience with Audits (Desirable).

 
Attributes and Skills:

Good communication, influencing & negotiation skills.
Can work proactively and autonomously.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent relationship builder.
Ability to work with clients and build rapport.
Can anticipate challenges and put in mitigation plans.
Good numerical reasoning.
Ability to read situations, understand criticality level and pre-empt escalation of same.

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