Role Summary
The Logistics Associate will provide multi-faceted support to materials, quality, procurement, warehouse, and manufacturing operations. The role involves direct support to materials and warehouse operations, interdepartmental collaboration across a bio-production facility, and coordination with external logistics partners for domestic and international shipments. familiarity with regulated materials, GMP/FDA requirements, and ERP systems is preferred. This is an onsite role based in West Lebanon, NH.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsible for change management and deviation response
- Assist or manage department training program
- Coordinate the development of training materials
- Assist in planning and budgeting of training activities
- Coordinate and deliver basic SAP training for site
- Develop and report Materials KPIs
- Manage stock count program for plant materials, including regulated biological substances
- Produce counts, investigate differences, and reconcile differences
- Materials obsolescence review and disposition
- Support system for providing kits to Manufacturing/Facilities for system turnarounds
- Analyze and assess physical material flows
- Support contract management and supplier management activities
- Provide backup for shipping, receiving, and warehouse team (product shipments/large receipts/vacations/absences)
- Provide support for ad hoc projects
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes
- Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Education and Certifications:
- High School Diploma required
- Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred
- Work Experience:
- High School Diploma with four (4) plus years of experience in warehouse or materials functions required
- Associate’s Degree with two (2) plus year of experience in warehouse or materials functions preferred
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience preferred
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills a plus
- Excellent analytical and computer skills including Excel and material management systems
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a warehouse ERP system; SAP preferred
- Knowledge of Biotech/Pharmaceutical production supply chain principles and cGMPs preferred
- Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills
- Able to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets
Education
- High School Diploma
- Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field (preferred)
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical skills and Excel proficiency
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical supply chains and cGMPs (preferred)
- Process improvement and problem-solving abilities
Additional Requirements
- Physical requirements and working environment: ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk; push/pull/lift; repetitive wrist/hand movements; lifting up to 33 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently; vision for close work; varied temperature conditions