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Logistics Packaging Specialist II
Location(s) West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ
Work Environment Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week)
Job Summary The Logistics Packaging Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen.
Key Responsibilities
Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management.
Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
Develop and implement a formal inventory control program in our distribution centers.
Act as a strategic partner and liaison between external vendors and internal stakeholders.
Develop and implement strategies to simplify process, improve accuracy, and improve operating efficiency.
Manage and provide appropriate direction and support to team members to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of inventory control systems and procedures.
Review and understand growth forecast opportunities to build long‑term strategic plans.
Manage third‑party warehouse inventory.
Optimize inventory, asset, and safety stock management.
Support the year‑end PO process so that suppliers have timely purchase orders for uninterrupted supplies.
Prepare forecasts and reports.
Partner with distribution planning and logistics to forecast demand.
Partner with finance team and provide analytics.
Develop and execute thermal qualification protocols for controlled temperature shippers and microenvironments.
Operate and maintain data acquisition systems and validation testing instruments including the Kaye Validator and wireless data loggers.
Explore new packaging technologies and monitoring devices that improve the company's ability to deliver products to patients around the world.
Plan and execute thermal mapping studies for controlled temperature shippers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
3+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 6+ years of relevant experience.
General Skills
Strong communication and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate across functions and teams.
Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Strong process management foundation (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping) and demonstrated ability to mobilize these skills.
Proficiency in SAP, MS Power Tools, report preparation, and data analysis.
Experience utilizing an ERP (e.g., SAP, JDE, etc.).
Unique Responsibilities
Ability to make connections at a higher level within the function.
Self‑motivated with the ability to mentor others.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Software Development
Benefits Full benefit options including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and paid time off (holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time).
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Location(s) West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ
Work Environment Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week)
Job Summary The Logistics Packaging Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen.
Key Responsibilities
Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management.
Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
Develop and implement a formal inventory control program in our distribution centers.
Act as a strategic partner and liaison between external vendors and internal stakeholders.
Develop and implement strategies to simplify process, improve accuracy, and improve operating efficiency.
Manage and provide appropriate direction and support to team members to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of inventory control systems and procedures.
Review and understand growth forecast opportunities to build long‑term strategic plans.
Manage third‑party warehouse inventory.
Optimize inventory, asset, and safety stock management.
Support the year‑end PO process so that suppliers have timely purchase orders for uninterrupted supplies.
Prepare forecasts and reports.
Partner with distribution planning and logistics to forecast demand.
Partner with finance team and provide analytics.
Develop and execute thermal qualification protocols for controlled temperature shippers and microenvironments.
Operate and maintain data acquisition systems and validation testing instruments including the Kaye Validator and wireless data loggers.
Explore new packaging technologies and monitoring devices that improve the company's ability to deliver products to patients around the world.
Plan and execute thermal mapping studies for controlled temperature shippers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
3+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 6+ years of relevant experience.
General Skills
Strong communication and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate across functions and teams.
Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Strong process management foundation (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping) and demonstrated ability to mobilize these skills.
Proficiency in SAP, MS Power Tools, report preparation, and data analysis.
Experience utilizing an ERP (e.g., SAP, JDE, etc.).
Unique Responsibilities
Ability to make connections at a higher level within the function.
Self‑motivated with the ability to mentor others.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Software Development
Benefits Full benefit options including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and paid time off (holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time).
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