Logistics and Transportation Specialist 1/2

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary:

Specializes in domestic, miscellaneous, and international shipments, including preparation, documentation, shipping, and receiving. Provides support with the maintenance of logistics policies and compliance regulations. Executes systematic transactions for all internal and third‑party shipments while following established process guidelines. Works with multiple carriers and customers, with frequent interface among customer service and supply chain partners. Prepares and maintains statistical reporting related to inbound and outbound shipments. Drives operational feedback and cross‑functional coordination to ensure integrity of material flow consistency and issue resolution.

Primary responsibilities for this role:

Shipment Execution & Compliance

• Oversee all outbound shipments prior to departure for proper packing procedures, loading, and documentation
• Performs systematic shipping transactions in SAP
• Maintains all applicable documents and databases that support the shipment process using appropriate systems

Carrier & Stakeholder Management

• Works with multiple different freight forwarders and contracted carriers to ensure on‑time shipments and fulfillment
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues on international and domestic shipments
• Interacts with carriers and internal and external departments to ensure freight payment and billing procedures are maintained and in accordance with company compliance guidelines

Analysis, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Conducts route utilization and efficiency analysis to maximize inventory and cost
• Prepares and maintains statistical reporting related to inbound and outbound shipments
• Participates in on‑boarding new carrier processes and generates reports on carrier performance

Claims Management & Problem Resolution

• Issues and disposes of freight claims by thoroughly investigating causes of damage, shortages, and freight overcharges
• Performs assigned tasks using established procedures with judgment, evaluation, and critical thinking

Additional Responsibilities - Logistics and Transportation Specialist 2

• Partners with International Customer Service in planning and scheduling cold‑chain export orders
• Projects pallet/load configurations and assesses schedule impact and allocation of resources
• Ensures Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening requirements are met
• Manages stock levels for all distribution shipping solutions
• Identifies, evaluates, qualifies, and implements cold chain solutions to meet business needs…

Logistics and Transportation Specialist 1

Core Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of logistics operations, transportation control systems, and government regulations
• Strong analytical and communication skills for developing written proposals and documentation, and conducting vendor negotiations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to peers, various levels of management, and key stakeholders

Logistics and Transportation Specialist 2

Includes all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for Specialist 1, plus:

• Ability to organize vast amounts of data
• Ability to multi‑task several priorities
• Solid time management skills
• Strong working knowledge of distribution operations

Required Education and Experience (by level)

Logistics and Transportation Specialist 1

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred
• Typically requires 5 years of related experience with logistics operations
• Previous experience in a regulated environment preferred (e.g., working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA))
• Experience in pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution preferred

Logistics and Transportation Specialist 2

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred
• Typically requires 8 years of related experience with logistics operations
• Previous experience in a regulated environment preferred (e.g., working with the FDA)
• Experience in pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution preferred
• Experience with freight negotiation and developing requests for proposals (RFPs)

Equivalency:

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

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