Logistics Specialist

Position Title: Logistics Specialist

Work Location: South San Francisco, CA

Assignment Duration: 12 Months (possible extension depending on performance and budget)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Position Summary:

• The Logistics Specialist supports end-to-end product flow across hazardous materials, R&D materials, clinical drug product distribution, and inventory management operations.
• This role ensures compliant, accurate, and timely execution of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and documentation activities while adhering to internal SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process hazardous materials, R&D materials, and product sample shipments. Manage international shipments, including documentation and proper packaging.
• Receive and dispense finished goods, WIP inventory, and packaging components to and from manufacturing facilities.
• Pick, pack, and ship clinical finished drug products to domestic and international destinations.
• Process rejected, returned, or expired drug products for destruction.
• Coordinate and schedule destruction activities with approved destruction sites.
• Maintain the inventory control system for drug products.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and ensure accurate reconciliation results.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and compliant manner. Safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Become fully proficient in applicable SOPs and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision. Recommend changes or updates to SOPs as needed. Participate in the training of new team members.
• Access internal systems, databases, and RF scanners; ensure accurate data entry and documentation. File and store documentation according to corporate retention policies.

Qualification & Experience:

• High school diploma with 0-5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, and inventory control concepts.
• IATA certification and international shipping documentation experience (preferred).
• Ability to meet TSA requirements, including successful background check. Ability to complete the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP).
• Experience with warehouse material-handling equipment (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cooperative team environment. Ability to work occasional overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Work Requirements:

• This role is classified as 100% onsite. The physical presence of the Logistics Specialist is required to perform the essential job functions, which include but are not limited to: Handling, picking, packing, and shipping physical materials and drug products Receiving goods and processing inventory transactions Operating material-handling equipment Accessing controlled storage areas Performing physical inventory cycle counts Managing hazardous materials and complying with safety regulations Coordinating product destruction activities onsite Maintaining warehouse work areas and equipment