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Logistics Launch Lead - Senior Supply Chain Specialist

United States – RemoteManufacturing Operations & Supply ChainRegular

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Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Would you like to join us in this mission?

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Logistics Launch Lead out of our Santa Monica, CA headquarters.  This Logistics Launch Lead will be responsible for setup of new transportation lanes (including trade compliance activities), as well as day-to-day logistics coordination of Kite products distributed to the APAC, EU, LATAM, and TMEA regions.

This position can be a remotely-based position for the right candidate (preferably on the West Coast) or located at Kite's global headquarters in Santa Monica, CA.

Responsibilities of the Logistics Launch Lead include:

  • New Business Startup:

    • Supports the implementation of APAC, EU, LATAM, and TMEA supply chain distribution networks for new countries and treatment centers

    • Provides logistical support and expertise to new product launches and the geographical expansion of existing products

    • Consults on logistics capabilities in the APAC, EU, LATAM, and TMEA regions:

      • Conducts trade compliance analysis

      • Conducts lane analysis

      • Supports shipping qualification

  • LSP Vendor Management:

    • Develops and manages partnerships and relationships with LSPs

    • Oversees performance management of LSPs

    • Manages the sourcing, onboarding, performance and relationship of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), external warehouses, and other suppliers

    • Leads global strategic QBR’s to improve and develop services from LSPs

    • Creates and/or updates contractual documents between kite and LSPs

  • Logistics:

    • Day-to-day strategic oversight of the distribution of Kite’s products in the APAC, EU, LATAM, and TMEA regions

    • Initiates and manages purchase orders for logistics related purposes

    • Identifies deviations or compliance risks and escalates issues to appropriate levels of management

    • Troubleshoots and develops action plans for both expected/unexpected logistical issues

    • Develops, authors, and implements procedures and work instructions for logistics related processes

    • Tracks, reviews and reports metric information for use in continuous improvement

    • Implements cross-border logistics solutions for customs and sales tax activities

    • Assists the head of the department in managing the budget and ensures department adhere to the approved budget

    • Prepares standard documents, such as work orders, purchase orders, material transfer requests, or shipping documentation

Basic Qualifications:

MS / MA Degree with 3+ years of the Supply Chain Transportation and/or Global Logistics and/or Operations experience

OR

BS / BA Degree with 5+ years of the aforementioned experience

OR

High School Degree with 9+ years of the aforementioned experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in managing transport lanes for international shipments

  • Experience in managing transport lanes for cold chain pharmaceuticals

  • Experience in managing international trade compliance (APAC, EU, LATAM, and TMEA regions experience preferred)

  • 3+ years of project leadership experience

  • Practical expertise with cGMP manufacturing and regulatory regulations and requirements for pharmaceuticals and devices

  • Ability to think critically, and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to function efficiently and independently in a changing environment

  • Familiarity with various APAC, EU, LATAM, and TMEA regional regulations including those related to hazardous shipments, employee safety, and freight classifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing of biotechnology products, aseptic processing, cell therapy products and process development

  • Experience working in ERP systems

  • In depth experience in Microsoft Excel (tables, arrays, formulas, conditional formatting)

  • Experience in statistical analysis using JMP or Minitab

  • Professional certifications and membership in Professional Associations (APICS CLTD, CSCP)

  • Previous experience with cell therapy products is a plus

Does this sound like you? If so, please apply today!

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