Specialist, Global Cell Therapy Logistics & Warehousing - AMER - Bristol Myers Squibb
Summit, NJ
About the Job
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.
Position Summary
The Specialist, Global Cell Therapy Logistics & Warehousing - AMER belongs to the Global Cell Therapy Logistics, Warehousing & Trade organization, which is part of Global Cell Therapy Supply Chain. The role is responsible for executing operational tasks around transportation and storage of patient materials, such as, but not limited to shipment booking, transportation management, storage transactions, inventory management, freight auditing and payment, and supplier management. The scope of the role involves clinical trial and the commercial setting predominantly in North America and Europe. The material scope encompasses fresh apheresis material, cryopreserved apheresis material and cryopreserved finished goods.
The role carries out day-to-day logistics and warehousing tasks in close collaboration with internal partners, stakeholders and external service providers. The main internal partners are Supply Chain, Patient Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. Key external collaborators are specialty courier companies, shipping system providers, logistics visibility platforms, cryopreservation hubs and distribution hubs.
Key Responsibilities
+ Execute daily and weekly logistics and warehousing activities in liaison with the rest of the team
+ Run operations with logistics suppliers and continuously improve ways of working and performance
+ Support logistics and warehousing readiness for country launches and new manufacturing plant go lives
+ Support weekly and monthly operations and business review meetings internally and externally
+ Facilitate inventory movements, destructions and returns and maintain accurate IT system records
+ Reconcile inventory at 3PL locations periodically and support annual inventory counts
+ Provide inputs to new and updated logistics procedures and support correctness of supplier procedures
+ Support implementation of change controls, procedural changes and improvement initiatives
+ Monitor and control correct shipment execution and adherence to planned milestones and service levels
+ Support supplier selection and implementation projects and initiatives
+ Execute transport requests and shipping system orders within and across regions
+ Issue shipping documents and support creation and review of import and export documents
+ Work closely with manufacturing plants and hubs for effective execution of shipping and receiving tasks
+ Investigate discrepancies including root cause analysis, CAPA provision and effectiveness checks
+ Report logistics performance within standard KPI and metrics framework and on ad hoc basis
+ Support logistics invoice auditing, reconciliation and payment including purchase order management
Qualifications & Experience
+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics management or equivalent
+ Minimum two years of experience in logistics, warehousing and distribution in the pharma industry
+ Experience in cell and gene industry preferred
+ Experience with complex and highly regulated pharma transportation and storage models
+ Good knowledge of GDP regulations, transport regulations and dangerous goods regulations
+ Skilled in planning tasks, organizing work and communicating problem statements and solution proposals
+ Highly self-motivated individual, with demonstrated ability to work independently
+ Ability to work in a fast-changing environment and in serving as change agent
+ Flexibility in responding to change or business needs
BMSCART
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1587812
Updated: 2024-12-11 05:49:11.255 UTC
Location: Summit West-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.
Position Summary
The Specialist, Global Cell Therapy Logistics & Warehousing - AMER belongs to the Global Cell Therapy Logistics, Warehousing & Trade organization, which is part of Global Cell Therapy Supply Chain. The role is responsible for executing operational tasks around transportation and storage of patient materials, such as, but not limited to shipment booking, transportation management, storage transactions, inventory management, freight auditing and payment, and supplier management. The scope of the role involves clinical trial and the commercial setting predominantly in North America and Europe. The material scope encompasses fresh apheresis material, cryopreserved apheresis material and cryopreserved finished goods.
The role carries out day-to-day logistics and warehousing tasks in close collaboration with internal partners, stakeholders and external service providers. The main internal partners are Supply Chain, Patient Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. Key external collaborators are specialty courier companies, shipping system providers, logistics visibility platforms, cryopreservation hubs and distribution hubs.
Key Responsibilities
+ Execute daily and weekly logistics and warehousing activities in liaison with the rest of the team
+ Run operations with logistics suppliers and continuously improve ways of working and performance
+ Support logistics and warehousing readiness for country launches and new manufacturing plant go lives
+ Support weekly and monthly operations and business review meetings internally and externally
+ Facilitate inventory movements, destructions and returns and maintain accurate IT system records
+ Reconcile inventory at 3PL locations periodically and support annual inventory counts
+ Provide inputs to new and updated logistics procedures and support correctness of supplier procedures
+ Support implementation of change controls, procedural changes and improvement initiatives
+ Monitor and control correct shipment execution and adherence to planned milestones and service levels
+ Support supplier selection and implementation projects and initiatives
+ Execute transport requests and shipping system orders within and across regions
+ Issue shipping documents and support creation and review of import and export documents
+ Work closely with manufacturing plants and hubs for effective execution of shipping and receiving tasks
+ Investigate discrepancies including root cause analysis, CAPA provision and effectiveness checks
+ Report logistics performance within standard KPI and metrics framework and on ad hoc basis
+ Support logistics invoice auditing, reconciliation and payment including purchase order management
Qualifications & Experience
+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics management or equivalent
+ Minimum two years of experience in logistics, warehousing and distribution in the pharma industry
+ Experience in cell and gene industry preferred
+ Experience with complex and highly regulated pharma transportation and storage models
+ Good knowledge of GDP regulations, transport regulations and dangerous goods regulations
+ Skilled in planning tasks, organizing work and communicating problem statements and solution proposals
+ Highly self-motivated individual, with demonstrated ability to work independently
+ Ability to work in a fast-changing environment and in serving as change agent
+ Flexibility in responding to change or business needs
BMSCART
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1587812
Updated: 2024-12-11 05:49:11.255 UTC
Location: Summit West-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Source : Bristol Myers Squibb