Logistics Specialist

Company:  Rapid Micro Biosystems
Location: Lowell
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Winning the race to bring new healthcare products safely to a waiting world drives Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) to combine today's innovative technologies as never before. Your career at RMB puts you at the center of diverse global teams that span robotics, AI, Machine Learning, imaging, microbiology, and more, re-shaping how urgently needed pharmaceuticals are made, tested, and released for decades to come. The sky's the limit.
Careers at RMB are fast-moving, with the high growth you'd expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You'll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Track and manage all outbound & inbound shipments, Clear issues and delays to keep deliveries on time
• Performs and manages cycle count process, performing regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy
• Create and implement inventory control procedures and best practices
• Manages data, creates reports and provides information related to Logistics & Inventory KPIs
• Maintain accurate inventory records
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Purchasing, Sales, and Production to manage inventory levels
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between inventory records and physical counts
• Support MRB process (i.e. Material Disposition: RTV, Scrap, etc)
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to inventory control
• Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
• Obtain transportation quotations with RMB's partners to optimize costs and delivery, coordinate shipments with 3PL and logistics partners
• Accurately capture and communicate delivery requirements for each shipment to ensure the best possible customer experience
• Responsible for on-site and off-site inventory accuracy
• Manage material movements between warehouses and service providers/destinations
• Works to organize warehouse and floor-stock inventory layout to maximize the efficiency of space usage
• Supports warehouse material handling team in (un)loading and shipping as needed
• Picking, packing, and kitting
• Seeks to continuously improve warehouse, logistics, and transportation processes
• Other duties as assigned by management
PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Experience with warehouse & logistics management, cycle counting, transportation, and 3PLs
• Knowledge of ERP & MRP systems (SAP a plus)
• Working knowledge of incoterms and their use in international trade
• Experience in a controlled environment (ISO, GMP)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of logistics and inventory management experience
• ASCM Certification in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution a large plus
• Strong communication, problem solving, organization, and time management skills/abilities
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.
• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift/carry items 50 pounds.
ABOUT RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS:
Rapid Micro Biosystems creates, sells, validates, and services innovative products for fast, accurate, and efficient detection of microbial contamination in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology products, medical devices, and personal care products.
The company's Growth Direct™-the first and only growth-based system to automate rapid compendial QC Micro testing-ensures data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiencies driven by rapid methods and automation.
Rapid Micro Biosystems is dedicated to providing groundbreaking technology and products to support companies in their journey to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and better predictability, ultimately providing higher quality products for improved patient outcomes.
Rapid Micro Biosystems is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Our research & development, and manufacturing operations are located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Additionally, we maintain field offices in Freising, Germany; Switzerland, and Singapore.
Equal Opportunity:
Rapid Micro Biosystems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Applicants for employment and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will Rapid Micro Biosystems discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

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