Shipping Logistics Specialist I

Overview

The Shipping Logistics Specialist is responsible for the preparation routing and management of internal shipments derived from the Iovance Cell Therapy Center (iCTC) located in Navy Yard PA and from Research and Product Development entities within the business unit as well as external shipments originating through affiliates associated with Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc. The Shipping Logistics Specialist duties include reviewing shipment materials before distribution collaborating with transportation systems to ensure prompt and accurate shipment pick-ups and deliveries and monitoring shipment costs and productivity processes.

Tuesday to Saturday - 8 hour day shift

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Assist with the planning and scheduling of shipments including documentation physical preparation of packaging pick-up and delivery arrangements routing information shipping instructions and customs clearance procedures (if applicable) to ensure deliveries arrive on time and to their correct location using a variety of transportation methods such as trucking companies railroads airlines and / or shipping lines.
• Track goods in real time while enroute to their destination ensuring any problems that arise are resolved immediately to avoid potential delays; communicate issues to management that may hinder on time deliveries.
• Serve as primary point of contact for external Supply Chain Logistics team when handling inbound and outbound patient samples tumors and final product out of iCTC; ensure documentation pick-up and delivery arrangements are scheduled and communicated to appropriate personnel involved in the shipment.
• Participate in the selection of best suited products or materials to estimate quantities or weight of shipments and type of container required for compliant storage and transport.
• Liaise with Finance for the preparation of invoices ensuring shipping costs are calculated accurately and passed onto respective departmental cost center.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and insurance agencies and prepare tariffs for oversea shipments ensuring approved budget targets are achieved as directed by the company.
• Interact with insurance companies to settle claims for damaged or lost items.
• Maintain a shipment database such as goods shipped addresses contact information courier used transportation method shipment results etc. that supports optimization efforts on future shipments.
• Create reports for senior management on various shipping metrics such as tracking shipments and costs compile statistics about shipping volume and rates monitor courier performance and participate in continuous improvement opportunities with recommendations to enhance shipping efficacy and accuracy while lowering costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leader.

Required Education Skills and Knowledge

Preferred Education Skills and Knowledge

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required :

Mental :

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem-solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment :

This position will work in both an office and a manufacturing setting. When in the lab you may be exposed to various chemicals / biochemical including latex and bleach. Additionally there is potential for variable noise levels equipment hazards strong odors and other detergents / sanitizers.

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The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1