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The Specialist, CAR T Site Logistics & Transportation, is a collaborative member of a motivated team of Supply Chain professionals. This individual will efficiently coordinate and oversee CAR T domestic transportation requirements and schedule inbound and outbound transportation-related services to meet tactical and urgent specialty requirements in support of the CTO facility. , This position will leverage existing innovations and future technologies to support all logistics and transportation activities for a state-of-the art cGMP facility.
Areas covered across the Summit West manufacturing site include S12 receiving, transfers, and shipments from and to patient treatment sites, S16 receiving and transfers from and to offsite storage locations.
Shift Available:
Monday-Friday, Hybrid Onsite Day Shift, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Provide daily scheduling and coordination of shipments and domestic transfers including but not limited to tracking and delivery confirmations, inter-site transportation, carrier selection, bill of lading (BOL), and cryopreserved materials inbound and outbound activities.
Provide SME knowledge to internal stakeholders on transportation related requirements of Hazardous materials, DOT and IATA regulations, Foreign Trade Zone and US Custom guidelines and regulations.
Manage and maintain files of inbound and outbound documentation in audit ready state and coordinate with internal customers in response to audits or other requests for information pertaining to company and site transportation and logistics activities.
Generate and maintain LN2 metrics to monitor LN2 capacity and present LN2 capacity enabling strategy activities to be endorsed by management.
Initiate, coordinate and monitor completion of LN2 capacity enabling activities in accordance with applicable SOPs and Work instructions.
Responsible for revisions of SOPs, WPs, and other documentation to maintain Material Logistics and Transportation processes in an audit ready state and current to organizational policies and state, federal and other regulatory agencies commitments as needed. Develop and optimize Material Logistics and Transportation processes.
Responsible for supporting transportation needs in alignment with all required global and site policies and procedures.
Maintain current SME knowledge of the CAR-T Supply chain and the temperature controls required to support specialty shipping including CRT, 2-8°C, -20°C, and liquid nitrogen shipping requirements.
Develop and monitor carrier network to ensure low shipment failures and high visibility of performance.
Generate and maintain metrics to monitor courier performance and collaborate with Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) to improve courier relationships when necessary.
Work cohesively with cross-functional teams in support of operational efficiency, flexibility, and assurance of transportation availability. Lead process improvements by maintaining open communication with all teams and fostering environment of cooperation in which to achieve shared goals.
Work independently to complete tasks and manage logistics and transportation projects and programs with minimal supervision.
Train new staff as necessary on Logistics & Transportation processes.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment with a positive attitude.
Willing to assist other areas of the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong focus and attention to detail.
Knowledge of CAR-T supply chain and the temperature controls required to support specialty shipping under CRT, 2-8°C, -20°C, and liquid nitrogen (LN2) conditions.
Experience with handling hazardous materials, DOT and IATA regulations, Foreign Trade Zone and US Custom guidelines and regulations.
Ability to perform frequent physical tasks with strength and mobility. Daily tasks call for routine walking and standing and occasional lifting of heavy materials.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining attention to detail.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle EBS, QAD)
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Logistics transportation requirements, regulations, and guidelines.
Flexible scheduling required.
Basic Requirements:
High School Degree required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training to be considered.
Minimum of 4 years' work experience within a CAR-T manufacturing pharmaceutical facility.
Knowledge of transportation regulations in accordance with GMP requirements including varied temperature items.
Knowledge of Foreign Trade Zone and US Customs guidelines.
Preferred Requirements:
Higher education preferred.
Understanding of Oracle, SAP or other ERP systems.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office environment, with standard office equipment available and used.
Work is generally performed seated but may require standing and walking for up to 15% of the time.
Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no abnormal conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
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Compensation Overview:
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.
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