Logistics Coordinator -Tracking

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are driven by our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Every role in our organization—no matter how big or small—contributes to our mission, and yours will too. Join a world-class logistics team that supports groundbreaking pharmaceutical and clinical development projects.

Position Summary

As a Logistics Coordinator, you will have a meaningful role in completing critical clinical supply operations. From coordinating global shipments to ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting cross-functional collaboration, your work will directly contribute to the success of research and early development programs worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Tracking & Logistics Operations

• Coordinate and track domestic and international shipments of study drugs, comparators, and ancillaries.
• Ensure timely preparation of shipping documents (commercial invoices, customs declarations, labels, etc.).
• Liaise with freight providers and 3PLs to meet delivery timelines and temperature control standards.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to U.S. Customs, export regulations, and hazardous materials compliance requirements.
• Maintain import/export documentation including checklists, site logs, and shipment records.
• Ensure tasks align with GxP standards, client protocols, and company SOPs.

Inventory & Supply Chain Support

• Support the daily receipt, storage, labeling, and distribution of clinical supplies and medical devices.
• Monitor and report on inventory levels and expiration dates.
• Arrange replenishment orders and maintain PPD-owned metrics indicator reports.

Cross-Functional & Administrative Collaboration

• Work closely with departments such as Warehouse, Finance, Customer Service, and Regulatory.
• Serve as a liaison on internal project teams; advance issues and provide logistics insight.
• Maintain data accuracy in electronic systems related to clinical trials and shipment tracking.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Complete all required training on regulatory and clinical supply chain updates.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve shipping, documentation, and inventory processes.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• Additional vocational or logistics certifications are a plus.

Experience:

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
• Experience in a regulated or multinational environment is strongly preferred.

Key Proficiencies

• Knowledge of import/export regulations, clinical supply chain logistics, and GxP practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with PDF tools and logistics platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Strong focus on attention to detail and a customer-centric approach.

Work Environment

• Work performed in office or production settings; some remote/hybrid flexibility may apply.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods (6–8 hours).
• Light to moderate lifting (up to 20 lbs); occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.
• Frequent use of computers, keyboards, and standard office equipment.

Why Join Us?

Thermo Fisher offers a dynamic and mission-driven culture rooted in integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. Enjoy competitive pay, full healthcare benefits, an annual incentive bonus, and extensive development opportunities—all while contributing to a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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