Material Logistics Specialist

Are you energized by the opportunity to support clinical trial manufacturing for research and development? How about applying your knowledge in supply chain and inventory management to Medicine Development and Supply? If so, this Material Logistics Specialist position could be an exciting opportunity to consider. 

As a Material Logistics Specialist you will be responsible for conducting Materials Management (MM) operations according to cGMPs and area SOPs. You will support MM activities for Medicine Development and Supply (MDS), Clinical Supply Chain (CSC) which includes procurement and control of materials. You will manage the schedule and release of materials with requirements in accordance with the MDS portfolio and budget.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to support key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following…

• Conduct MM operations in accordance with GMPs, GSK standard SOPs.
• Comply with all safety related material handling procedures and equipment.
• Ensure delivery of material and supplies in compliance with regulatory expectations and consistency for projects.
• Prioritize activities against projects and business requirements.
• Procure/source and inventory supply.
• Contribute to development of SOPs.
• Oversee vendor management activities related to GMP materials (Change notifications, vendor complaints, etc.)
• Contribute to material implementation process for GMP materials to ensure Quality, Safety and process requirements are met.
• Lead quality investigations and change controls related to material supply.
• Support project management activities relating to MM in conjunction with MDS objectives.
• Build sound working relationships with a range of individuals and departments, both internally and externally.
• Contribute to the implementation of business processes and best working practices to ensure MM operates as efficiently as possible.
• Contribute to development and issuance of metrics for inventory control, supply, and forecasting.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• BS or BA in materials management or business or relevant disciple
• 1+ years of experience related to the following:
  • Experience with GMPs, FDA/EU, and other applicable regulatory agency requirements
  • Experience in inventory and supply chain management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with material handling, procurement and sourcing
• Order supply and logistics experience
• Cross-functional team experience

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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