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The Sr. Logistics Analyst (Cold Chain Lead) role supports the Warehousing & Distribution activities of the Zebulon Site while ensuring adherence to all Quality and Safety standards. This role provides the day-to-day oversight and leadership for the Cold Chain value stream and will focus on managing the receipt, intra-site moves, and outbound shipments, in tandem with the embedded 3PL warehouse partner, and will act as the primary liaison for all Cold Chain Warehousing & Distribution inquiries. They will assist with Continuous Improvement projects connected with the overarching Logistics Team’s strategy, assist in oversight of the 3PL warehouse partner, serve as site SME for Cold Chain data and operational management processes, and assist with other operational and analytical initiatives as directed from both local and central business teams.
Job Responsibility
Support the oversight of the 3PL warehouse partner in all activities, with emphasis on Cold Chain Operations, including receiving, shipping, order transfers, cycle counting, IWTs, and other pertinent tasks while ensuring adherence to all Quality and Safety standards
Oversight of external Cold Chain storage warehousing partner, including transaction and dispatch management for materials to and from the Zebulon Site, including non-routine dispatch, and ensure movements are maintained through S&D data and auditable documents
Lead and ensure compliance with all Cold Storage requirements during the movement of Cold Chain materials, including temperature monitoring logs, during receipt, intra-site moves, and outbound shipments, ensuring all GDP and ALCOA++ principles are followed
Support any internal or external audits of Cold Chain materials and processes
Document and educate business partners on proper Cold Chain storage and transportation requirements
Participate in and lead training sessions related to Cold Chain procedures
Demonstrate accountability for warehouse capacity management in conjunction with the needs of cross-functional teams by ensuring inventory accuracy through both physical and systemic checks
Drive improvements for both operational processes and data management at the site via problem solving, continuous improvement activities, and performance management within the business area
SME capability for the site, including: Cold Chain Operations, FTZ, C&BP, eBR, SAP, MERP, S&D network, general warehousing procedures, etc
Interface with central support team(s) by either assisting or acting as site liaison / point of contact for Cold Chain
Earn and provide Orange Belt support as needed for deviations within the Logistics space via the DMAIC process
Requirements
Associate’s Degree and minimum 3 years of experience in Cold Chain Operations Management
5+ years of experience in working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with Cold Chain Operations Management experience
4+ years in supervisory position
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Nice to have
Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience in Cold Chain Operations Management
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Solid team player able to function within team-based organizations
Advanced Excel skills needed
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems highly desirable
Functional experience with Cold Chain regulations
Highly numerate with knowledge of logistics systems related to operations and distribution
Strong attention to detail with good time management and prioritization skills
Strong problem solving capabilities
Ability to stay organized and collected in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work independently, sometimes with minimal supervision, and continue to drive initiatives forward even when faced with ambiguity
Ability to assimilate information from different sources to generate actionable business insights
Experience communicating to all levels of the organization - to effectively communicate project status, performance opportunities, capacity issues, etc. both orally and written