Transportation Planner Specialist II

About the role

This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen. The Transportation Planner Specialist II drives tasks to completion and mentors junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Engage in problem-solving and analytical thinking to address challenges as they arise.
• Manage transportation from origin to destination for clinical trial materials and other pharmaceutical products.
• Track and trace shipments across assigned lanes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to routing plans.
• Monitor carrier performance and resolve transportation-related issues.
• Develop and maintain routing strategies and lead-time management in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Work closely with Clinical Supply Planning, Master Planning, Clinical Operations, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and external partners.
• Support initiatives and projects as a functional area expert (SME) for transportation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or business function or equivalent experience.
• 2-3+ years related industry experience in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy (preferred).
• 2-3+ years related experience in Clinical Supplies – this could be from Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution or IRT functions.
• Ability to demonstrate good project management skills.
• Ability to create effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and direction.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Proficient in the English language.

Pay

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $51,000.00 - $127,400.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, and schedule (full or part-time). Incentive plans, bonuses, and other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.