Senior Logistics Analyst - Cold Chain Lead

The Sr. Logistics Analyst (Cold Chain Lead) role supports the Warehousing & Distribution activities of the Zebulon Site while ensuring adherence to all Quality and Safety standards. This role provides the day-to-day oversight and leadership for the Cold Chain value stream and will focus on managing the receipt, intra-site moves, and outbound shipments, in tandem with the embedded 3PL warehouse partner, and will act as the primary liaison for all Cold Chain Warehousing & Distribution inquiries. They will assist with Continuous Improvement projects connected with the overarching Logistics Team's strategy, assist in oversight of the 3PL warehouse partner, serve as site SME for Cold Chain data and operational management processes, and assist with other operational and analytical initiatives as directed from both local and central business teams.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Support the oversight of the 3PL warehouse partner in all activities, with emphasis on Cold Chain Operations, including receiving, shipping, order transfers, cycle counting, IWTs, and other pertinent tasks while ensuring adherence to all Quality and Safety standards.
• Oversight of external Cold Chain storage warehousing partner, including transaction and dispatch management for materials to and from the Zebulon Site, including non-routine dispatch, and ensure movements are maintained through S&D data and auditable documents.
• Lead and ensure compliance with all Cold Storage requirements during the movement of Cold Chain materials, including temperature monitoring logs, during receipt, intra-site moves, and outbound shipments, ensuring all GDP and ALCOA++ principles are followed.
• Support any internal or external audits of Cold Chain materials and processes.
• Document and educate business partners on proper Cold Chain storage and transportation requirements. Participate in and lead training sessions related to Cold Chain procedures.
• Demonstrate accountability for warehouse capacity management in conjunction with the needs of cross-functional teams by ensuring inventory accuracy through both physical and systemic checks.
• Drive improvements for both operational processes and data management at the site via problem solving, continuous improvement activities, and performance management within the business area.
• SME capability for the site, including: Cold Chain Operations, FTZ, C&BP, eBR, SAP, MERP, S&D network, general warehousing procedures, etc.
• Interface with central support team(s) by either assisting or acting as site liaison / point of contact for Cold Chain.
• Earn and provide Orange Belt support as needed for deviations within the Logistics space via the DMAIC process

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Associate's Degree and minimum 3 years of experience in Cold Chain Operations Management.
• 5+ years of experience in working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with Cold Chain Operations Management experience.
• 4+ years in supervisory position
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience in Cold Chain Operations Management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Solid team player able to function within team-based organizations
• Advanced Excel skills needed.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems highly desirable
• Functional experience with Cold Chain regulations
• Highly numerate with knowledge of logistics systems related to operations and distribution
• Strong attention to detail with good time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong problem solving capabilities
• Ability to stay organized and collected in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently, sometimes with minimal supervision, and continue to drive initiatives forward even when faced with ambiguity
• Ability to assimilate information from different sources to generate actionable business insights
• Experience communicating to all levels of the organization - to effectively communicate project status, performance opportunities, capacity issues, etc. both orally and written

Work model and location
This position is hybrid, requiring regular time in the office and remote work. Exact days on-site will be agreed with the hiring manager.

What we value
We hire people who work respectfully and openly with others. We value clarity, accountability, and learning. You will join a team that supports your development, gives clear feedback, and encourages new ideas. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusion.

How to apply
If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short note explaining why you are interested and what you would bring to this role. We look forward to learning about you.

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