CMC Shipping Associate

The Position

The CMC Shipping Associate II is responsible for the planning, coordination, preparation, and distribution of materials at Arrowhead Verona. This includes both domestic and international outbound shipments from Arrowhead Verona as well as imports to Arrowhead Verona to support the production of drug substances and products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for shipments of raw materials, drug substance, and international shipping requests

• Execute and track domestic and international shipments including preparation of customs clearance paperwork

• Coordinate transport raw materials or drug substance to third party facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages

• Troubleshoot shipment issues, delays, and change in requirements

• Maintain a clean and organized shipping area with adequate supply of shipping materials

• Work closely with couriers when package exemptions arise

• Collaborate with vendors on empty returnable drums/totes (10L to 1250L) for shipments

• Support writing and investigations of non-conformances pertaining to shipping and transportation processes

• Perform all responsibilities in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management

• Performs other duties as assigned, in a dynamic environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, science or related discipline with two years of life science experience in shipping and logistics (or high school diploma with eight years of experience including three years in a GMP environment)

• Current/ previous certifications required for shipping (i.e., DOT, IATA)

• Experience executing transactions in ERP systems

• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient knowledge of GMP procedure and policy

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Proficient with Dynamics 365