Planet Pharma ยท 1 day ago
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Auxvasse, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25/hr - $26/hr
3+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Specialist to lead site packaging and shipping needs. The role involves ensuring compliance with shipping laws, maintaining chain of custody, and coordinating shipments for clients while providing excellent customer service.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Arlene Shiner
Responsibilities
The Specialist, Shipping and receiving position will serve as the lead for site packaging/shipping needs
Ensures that packages are shipped according to required laws and guidelines, including availability of permits as needed
Ensures that chain of custody is maintained during all parts of the packaging/shipping process
Schedules and monitors shipments for internal and external clients
Works in collaboration with the various departments as required
Package and ship according to local, State, Federal, and international laws and guidelines as set forth by the International Air Transport Association (lATA)
Ensure that relevant permits and licenses are up to date for Imports and Exports of various Biological and Chemical materials. Including, but not limited to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), UFWS (United States Fish and Wildlife Service), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and similar regulatory agencies worldwide
Working knowledge of all aspects of USA import and export processes, including a strong understanding of information required to produce Customs Invoices
Monitor inbound and outbound shipments and conform to chain of custody protocols and guidelines. This includes addressing any issues promptly as they come up during the transit/regulatory inspection process and ensuring that internal/external customers are kept informed
Ensure that the Cold/Cool Chain is not broken when shipping temperature-controlled packages
Responsible for data entry and inventory management for shipments leaving the facility and producing the necessary documentation for shipments leaving all departments. This includes assisting with Clinical Kit distribution process as required
Maintain excellent customer service for internal and external clients, ensuring high levels of communication is maintained throughout the processes. Complete and provide shipping documentation to clients as necessary
Help coordinate and manage Couriers, Freight Forwarders, and Integrators as necessary
Maintain adequate stock levels, and an accurate inventory of shipping supplies, including equipment and packaging
Ensure that equipment and supplies for use in shipping have been appropriately calibrated and/or qualified as required by site procedures
Operate various warehouse related equipment, including but not limited to a pallet jack, mechanical lift, carts, etc
Perform general housekeeping duties, and follow all safety procedures
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Recommend new systems, procedures, and technologies to improve productivity and increase efficiency within the team
Must regularly move about inside the work area to access file cabinets and office machinery
Regularly handle tools and controls and must be able to feel objects
Regularly reach with hands and arms
Regularly use a hand truck
Frequently bend, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 Ibs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Must regularly communicate with employees/customers to exchange accurate information
Qualification
Required
Must have international shipping experience
Multiple years working in international shipping arena, preferably within healthcare logistics, pharma or Specialist Freight Forwarding industry
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proven ability to multitask at an expert level while maintaining a strong level of attention to detail
Computer literacy with email, and Microsoft Office Suite is a must
Must have a valid driver's license and verified clean driver's record
Must regularly move about inside the work area to access file cabinets and office machinery
Regularly handle tools and controls and must be able to feel objects
Regularly reach with hands and arms
Regularly use a hand truck
Frequently bend, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Must regularly communicate with employees/customers to exchange accurate information
Preferred
College degree preferred
Experience working within GxP environments and the shipping of temperature sensitive materials internationally
Experience with classifications via the Harmonized System is an asset
Tariff Schedule as well as rules surrounding valuing product for Customs purposes is preferred
lATA/Dangerous Goods certification (working knowledge is preferred), or the ability to pass certification within 30 days of employment
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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