Coordinator, R&D Shipping
Coordinator, R&D Shipping
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Job Description
The Coordinator R&D Shipping is responsible for executing shipping program and technical support related to domestic and international package processing tracking evaluation shipping compliance documentation and quality. The Coordinator R&D Shipping partners with Global Trade Compliance (GTC) shipping carriers internal shipping requestors program managers and other AbbVie groups in support of supply chain material movement. Handles a wide variety of materials including dangerous goods (e.g. small and large quantities) hazardous materials equipment chemicals (e.g. solids liquids gases) drugs pharmaceutical product samples medical devices special requests and products globally. Manage business practices and processes for shipping materials aligned with GTC R&D EHS and other areas.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable shipping requirements for international domestic (DOT DEA IATA IMDG OSHA/GHS) Corporate and Functional policies and operating within established shipping processes.
- Execute and apply knowledge of material being shipped; including documentation package selection packing labeling carrier selection tracking timeliness and anticipate / ensure compliance with country specific requirements and carrier capabilities / requirements (e.g. temperature controlled shipment) to assure prompt and effective transport and receipt
- Generate review evaluate and sign declaration of dangerous goods export information and other regulatory documentation in support of material shipments on AbbVies behalf
- Ensure timely and accurate response to internal business contacts GTC carriers and import / export groups and follow-up until resolution
- Interface with functional areas (logistics carriers GTC EHS freight forwarders materials management etc.) and act as liaison for internal business partners
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for dangerous goods / shipping compliance for; R&D EHS GSSC Operations Quality etc. Train and provide SME technical support assuring compliant shipping toGSSC GCLO Reference Standards EHS Clinical Supply Quality and ACPRU.
- Collaborate and align with GTC EHS and other compliance areas to review procedures integrate best practices implement new programs and requirements yielding operational efficiencies cost savings cost avoidances and increased competencies
- Ongoing vigilance identifying and implementing process improvements and applicable job aids affecting shipments
- Document track and maintain records and process charges for each shipment completed
- Perform annual shipping program assessment reviewing regulatory changes trends existing processes and packaging requirements.
Qualifications :
High School Graduate or GED: must be able to read understand and enter information into third party / internal systems and ability to complete calculations for both metric and English measurement units
3 years work experience in a supply chain environment in a shipping role.
3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in operations or research environment.
Current training certification in 49 CFR DOT IATA and IMDG preferred.
Very strong working knowledge applying IATA DOT IMDG GHS compliance regulations for shipping materials
Working knowledge of SAP-Customs module electronic shippers declaration generation carrier online shipping request platforms and processing electronic shipping requests e.g. AbbVie Oz.
Controlled Drug Associate certification required or must obtain certification within 90 days of beginning work
Work independently and in teams with internal / external stakeholders in pursuit of department goals and objectives
Capable of lifting up to 60 pounds walking standing stooping and handling heavy containers and operating moving equipment.
Must be able to independently review and apply SDS and material information to ensure compliance as required.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
