ROW Logistics Specialist

Founded in 2002, Tanner Pharma Group is a specialty service provider in the biopharmaceutical industry focused on improving patient access to medicines on a global basis. Tanner Pharma offers its biopharmaceutical partners a portfolio of four distinct service offerings that span the product lifecycle from clinical development to commercialization. With its global headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina and offices in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ireland, Tanner Pharma is in a phase of rapid growth.

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for booking and managing shipments from outside the US. This role involves working closely with the RoW Logistics Managers, supporting the requirements for Tanner commercial and divisions. The Logistics Specialist will also work with the QA team to ensure shipments are compliant with GxP regulations.

Role Accountabilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of logistics activities related to transportation, storage, and distribution of products to specific countries.
• Ensure GxP guidelines are followed relating to logistics and distribution of medicinal products, including investigational medicinal products.
• Create and input all products received in the ERP system and generate inbound reports daily.
• Effectively manage the booking of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Request shipping quotes from our Logistics Providers.
• Communicate efficiently with all logistics carriers and suppliers.
• Prepare daily reports for all outbound shipments.
• Coordinate and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements.
• Manage all import and export requirements, including customs activities in coordination with Tanner’s LSP partners and commercial teams.
• Collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders in line with our values.
• Identify potential risks within the logistics process (e.g., delays, damaged goods, temperature control excursions or supply chain disruptions) and implement mitigation strategies to minimise operational impact.

Desired Candidate Profile & Capabilities

• 2-4 years’ experience in Supply chain and Logistics, preferably within a life science setting.
• Knowledge of logistics processes, inventory management, and transportation systems/networks.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Exemplary writing and communication skills.
• Passion for superior customer service and flexibility to do what it takes to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and the ability to recognize when something needs to be done.
• Strong team player.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal. Comfortable in engaging at all levels of the organization.
• Good problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Friendly and approachable with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and relevant regulations for products.

Soft skills:

• Communication: Able to communicate in a clear, appropriate, effective and efficient manner in various situations.
• Adaptable: Able to be flexible and adjust to changing factors, conditions or environments.
• Thoroughness: Ensuring that one’s work and information are complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Organization Skills: The ability to focus on different tasks, and use your time, energy, strength, mental capacity, physical space, etc. effectively and efficiently in order to achieve the desired outcome.
• Multi-tasking: The ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others; the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Fixed term 12 month contract.
• Pension scheme (UK).
• Private health insurance.
• Attractive performance incentive plan.
• Vacation, Volunteer and paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for career development in a fast-growing global company.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Tanner Pharma Group’s Core Values: Everything we do at Tanner Pharma Group is dictated by our values. We take them very seriously, and we're proud of this unwavering commitment.

Candidates may be required to organize reference calls upon request. Confidentiality will be respected. Additionally, Pre-employment drug and background screening will be required.

Tanner Pharma Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.