Logistics Specialist II

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Job Description

Title: Logistics Specialist II

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Division/Site Specific Information

Role reports to the Breinigsville, PA site and reports to the Clinical Trials Division (CTD). CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time – a concept that we internally embrace as “There is a Patient Waiting.” Our outstanding blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more.

Our more than 3000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our organization where you'll contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Logistics Specialist II, you'll help ensure seamless coordination of supply chain operations while delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers.

A Day in the Life:

• Working with cross-functional teams, you'll manage critical logistics processes including shipment coordination, customs compliance, inventory management, and vendor relationships.

• Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be essential in optimizing logistics efficiency while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.

Keys to Success:

Education/Education

• High school diploma, or equivalent required with at least 3 years of logistics experience.

• Advanced degree with no prior experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 2 years of logistics experience in a multi-regional environment highly preferred.

• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.

• Experience with temperature-controlled and regulated shipments preferred.

• Experience with logistics KPIs and metrics tracking.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., IATA, Customs Broker) preferred

• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel

• Strong knowledge of international trade compliance, customs regulations, and shipping documentation

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities in English; additional languages a plus

• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, and other relevant quality standards

• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and cost optimization

• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation

• Ability to work flexible hours to support operations

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.