Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your role:

As our Logistics & Supply Chain Specialist you will report to the Supply Chain function of a leading Life science company. Performing and leading initiatives within the Supply Chain function, including managing HMRC obligations, optimizing export/import discussions with external clients, and safeguarding the integrity of sensitive material shipments. You’ll own the performance, development and enhancement of tracking and reporting mechanisms for this function, and apply data-driven improvements to increase operational excellence across our logistics commitments.

Key responsibilities include:

Track and review logistics/courier charge accounts to ensure accurate costings, negotiating vendor rates, and timely payments.
Own customs clearance responses for inbound controlled-temperature shipments, coordinating cross-functional inputs to minimize delays and protect material integrity.
Work with site planning and procurement team on managing and mitigating risk from suppliers covering areas such as inbound logistics, supplier terms and agreemnents etc.
Provide authoritative advisement to client project managers and external customers on import/export terms, guidance, and risk mitigation.
Keep the business in compliance with HMRC requirements.
Coordinate with global sites to execute effective export and import logistics, working closely with the Logistics expert/Material Handlers to ensure operational logistics needs are being met.
Lead monthly supplier meetings, setting agendas, tracking spend and KPIs, and driving issue resolution and continuous improvement.
Champion cross-functional projects from scoping through to execution, delivering on time and in full.

Who you are:

Proven experience in a customs or logistics clearance related role with working knowledge of CPC, Material Origins, VAT/Duty/Deferments, HS Codes and incoterms.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects or initiatives within a logistics/supply chain context, including planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
Strong decision-making and accountability with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments.
Experience in coordinating and collaborating with diverse teams (planning, procurement, operations, external partners) to achieve common goals.
Proactive mindset with excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Desirable:

Knowledge of Dangerous goods regulations (UK and global requirements).
Working in a GxP regulated environment.
Degree or recognised qualification/training in a relevant discipline (i.e CILT/CIPS etc).

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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