Sr. Associate of Logistics / Supply Chain - International (Must live in Germany or Switzerland)

About the role

The Logistics / Supply Chain Associate International plays a critical role in supporting Cabaletta’s global “vein-to-vein” supply chain operations, with a strong focus on international logistics execution, trade compliance support, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee end-to-end international shipments (apheresis, drug product, intermediates).
• Ensure full compliance with chain-of-identity (COI) and chain-of-custody (COC) requirements.
• Prepare, review, and validate shipping and customs documentation (commercial invoices, HS codes, import/export documentation).
• Act as primary operational point of contact for couriers, customs brokers, clinical sites, and manufacturing partners.
• Monitor shipment status in real time and proactively manage risks, delays, and contingencies.
• Support implementation and execution of international trade compliance processes.
• Aid in HS code classification, country of origin determination, and Incoterm selection.
• Support Importer/Exporter of Record (IOR/EOR) processes and documentation requirements.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and support inspections as required.
• Identify and escalate potential compliance risks or deviations.
• Cook up operational interactions with logistics providers, CDMOs, and cryopreservation partners.
• Track and report vendor performance (e.g., on-time delivery, deviations, responsiveness).
• Support issue resolution and escalation management.
• Assist in onboarding and qualification of new logistics vendors.
• Support treatment center readiness by ensuring shipping lanes and documentation processes are in place.
• Cook up scheduling of patient-related shipments across stakeholders.
• Ensure supply chain execution aligns with clinical timelines and patient needs.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records for shipment documentation, inventories, and vendor interactions.
• Support development and continuous improvement of supply chain tools and tracking systems (e.g., ERP, visibility platforms).
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support investigation of shipment deviations, temperature excursions, and documentation discrepancies.
• Document and track CAPAs in collaboration with Quality teams.
• Identify recurring issues and support implementation of mitigation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field; equivalent or relevant higher education will also be considered
• 3–6 years of experience in logistics or supply chain within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience managing international shipments and related documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Conversational proficiency in English and at least one additional EU language (e.g. German, French, Italian, or Spanish)

Preferred

• Experience in cell and gene therapy or advanced therapy supply chains.
• Exposure to cryogenic (LN2 / ultra-low temperature) logistics.
• Basic understanding of trade compliance concepts (HS codes, Incoterms, import/export processes).
• Experience working with specialized 3PL providers (e.g., Cryoport, World Courier, Marken).
• Experience supporting cross-border operations (EU, US, or global clinical supply chains).

Personal Attributes

• Hightly detail-oriented with strong ownership mindset.
• Able to operate independently in a fast-paced and high-stakes environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with proactive risk management approach.
• Collaborative team player with ability to align cross-functional stakeholders.