Logistics Coordinator Jobs

236 million. That’s how many lives our products touch. At Novartis, being there when and how it matters most for our patients and customers allows us to live our purpose and help bring maximum impact to health outcomes.
The Logistics Specialist is a subject matter expert who must fully understand all applicable laws and regulations and must be able to apply those regulations to ensure that all international trade transactions are in compliance. Furthermore, all supply chain management policies and procedures must be followed. The Logistics Specialist plays a key role in ensuring that production, clinical trial, research, new product launch schedules are met, and that Supply Chain goals are satisfied.
Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Interact with NPC regulatory department to verify regulatory information necessary for importation and to identify and resolve regulatory issues that impede smooth importation
• Support implementation of new processes within ITM, US and Global Supply Chain
• Advise initiators of international transactions regarding how products may be lawfully imported or exported under various business scenarios
• Identify and resolve classification and valuation issues with regard to international transactions
• Ensure uninterrupted flow of key products for commercial distribution, clinical trials, research activities and other company activities (such as meetings and congresses)
• Interact with government agencies as key contact for transaction level issues
• Process post transaction corrections with government agencies
• Ensure all transactions comply with all applicable laws and regulations as well as NPC SOPs, procedures and global trade guidelines
• Educate initiators of international transactions in various departments regarding NPC trade procedures and policies, government regulations and compliance
• Manage SAP GTS (Global Trade System), maintain master data in the system and resolve functionality issues
• Key contact for customs broker, forwarder, carrier, third party logistics providers, country account manager in Basel and other Basel personnel to ensure timely and compliant movement and clearance of goods and resolution of related issues
• Lead special projects within the department; develop and implement process improvements wherever possible
• Participate on cross functional teams representing ITM
• Develop procedures to ensure international trade compliance
• Determine need for and obtain necessary licenses, certificates or declarations for inbound and/or outbound shipments
• Provide government agencies with all information necessary to ensure timely release of entries; monitor and resolve any regulatory issues relating to release of entries

This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $72,700 and $109,100 year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrates initiative, innovation, problem solving skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment, make decisions and take action
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; multi-lingual language skills a plus
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization and influence without authority
• Import / Export related experience preferred
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is required; subject area in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related preferred

Why Novartis?
236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Operations

SUPPLY CHAIN

USA

East Hanover, NJ

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Technical Operations

Full Time

Regular

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