Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Shipping Logistics Specialist I
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expIovance Biotherapeutics is focused on cell therapy innovations, and they are seeking a Shipping Logistics Specialist I to manage internal and external shipments. The role includes planning and scheduling shipments, tracking goods, and liaising with various teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate documentation.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Assist with the planning and scheduling of shipments including documentation, physical preparation of packaging, pick-up and delivery arrangements, routing information, shipping instructions, and customs clearance procedures (if applicable) to ensure deliveries arrive on time and to their correct location, using a variety of transportation methods such as trucking companies, railroads, airlines, and/or shipping lines
Track goods in real time while enroute to their destination ensuring any problems that arise are resolved immediately to avoid potential delays; communicate issues to management that may hinder on time deliveries
Serve as primary point of contact for external Supply Chain Logistics team when handling inbound and outbound patient samples, tumors, and final product out of iCTC; ensure documentation, pick-up and delivery arrangements are scheduled and communicated to appropriate personnel involved in the shipment
Participate in the selection of best suited products or materials to estimate quantities or weight of shipments and type of container required for compliant storage and transport
Liaise with Finance for the preparation of invoices ensuring shipping costs are calculated accurately and passed onto respective departmental cost center
Negotiate rates with carriers and insurance agencies, and prepare tariffs for oversea shipments, ensuring approved budget targets are achieved as directed by the company
Interact with insurance companies to settle claims for damaged or lost items
Maintain a shipment database such as goods shipped, addresses, contact information, courier used, transportation method, shipment results, etc. that supports optimization efforts on future shipments
Create reports for senior management on various shipping metrics such as tracking shipments and costs, compile statistics about shipping volume and rates, monitor courier performance, and participate in continuous improvement opportunities with recommendations to enhance shipping efficacy and accuracy, while lowering costs
Performs other duties as assigned by leader
Qualification
Required
5+ years warehouse experience in a high-volume cGMP production or manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, APICS Certification is an asset
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience and/or certification in operating material handling equipment preferred (i.e. forklift)
Ability to collaborate across disciplines
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, effective communication (both written and verbal), proactive problem-solving and analytical skills
Possess the ability to bridge relationships between various departments, levels of the organization, supplier and customer organizations
Excellent organization skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established guidelines
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities with a strong attention to detail
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends
Must be able to wear appropriate lab and clean room attire as well as all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e., scrubs, gowning coveralls, masks, gloves, etc
Able to stand and/or walk 90% (and sit 10%) of the scheduled workday which may include climbing ladders or steps
Must be able to use near vision to view samples at close range
Able to crouch, bend, twist, reach, and perform activities with repetitive motions
Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 45 pounds
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Preferred
Experience with cell therapy products
Company
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies for patients with cancer.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.58B2024-02-20Post Ipo Equity· $211M
2023-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $150M
2020-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $603.7M
Leadership Team
Jean-Marc Bellemin
Chief Financial Officer
Cheryl Aranda
Executive Assistant to Chief Medical Officer
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