Logistics Associate

Team Horizon has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Associate to join their client’s rapidly growing team in Sligo. This role supports the distribution of clinical trial supplies to patients in the EU. If you want a career that is fulfilling and makes a real difference to the lives of patients, then this is the role for you.
In order to fulfill this role, we are seeking applications from candidates with proven experience in a GDP or GMP environment. Prior experience in a logistics/warehousing/distribution role is also necessary, and ideally you will have at least two years’ experience.
 
Why you should apply:

• Our client’s team is high-performing and ambitious. We want to hear from candidates who thrive in a people centric culture, who pride themselves as being good communicators, negotiators and are pro-active.


• This is an opportunity to work with an established Irish owned Early Phase supply partner, who value patient safety and Quality above all else.

 
What you will be doing:

• Monitoring projects & liaising with cross-functional departments.


• Liaise with Couriers to schedule inbound & outbound shipments.


• Prepare any necessary documentation for Inbound shipment and communicate with the Consignee to ensure open lines of communication throughout the journey.


• Assess the Temperature upon receipt and report any temperature excursions.


• Prepare GRN & ITN'S upon receipt.


• Preparation and filing of shipping documentation in both electronic and paper form.


• Maintenance of inventory records for both incoming and outgoing shipments.


• Prepare necessary outbound paperwork and obtain preapproval, if necessary, prior to shipment.


• Pre-condition supplies, or order supplies day before as required.


• Pick & pack for shipment, Wrap pallets.


• Depot & IRT activities.  


• Any other duties as assigned.

 
What you need to apply:
Requirements:

• Experience of working in GDP or GMP environment (Essential).


• Prior experience in a logistics role, liaising with couriers, scheduling, managing time critical logistical activities (Essential).


• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel (Essential).


• Familiarity with TAROC codes (Desirable).


• Experience with Audits (Desirable).

 
Attributes and Skills:

• Good communication, influencing & negotiation skills.


• Can work proactively and autonomously.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Excellent relationship builder.


• Ability to work with clients and build rapport.


• Can anticipate challenges and put in mitigation plans.


• Good numerical reasoning.


• Ability to read situations, understand criticality level and pre-empt escalation of same.