- Company Name
- OrganOx
- Job Title
- Logistics Specialist
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Logistics Specialist
**Role Summary**
Ensures accurate, compliant logistics flow for a regulated medical device organization. Manages shipment tracking, inventory coordination, customs compliance, and continuous cost optimisation using SAP and related tools. Collaborates cross‑functionally with production, R&D, and freight partners to meet delivery performance targets.
**Expectations**
- Maintain up‑to‑date shipment and inventory records in SAP.
- Contribute to ISO 13485, BSI, and FDA compliant processes.
- Drive continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Track shipments and coordinate inventory across all warehouse sites.
- Conduct cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and support quarterly audits.
- Monitor shelf‑life, calibration, and serialisation of inventory.
- Develop dashboards and key performance metrics for shipment and inventory.
- Align logistics availability with production, service, and R&D schedules.
- Manage unallocated stock, shortages, and internal transfers.
- Forecast demand, mitigate supply risks, and organise transportation schedules.
- Support kitting operations and consumable replenishment.
- Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, ensuring timely, cost‑effective delivery.
- Prepare and review customs documentation, tariff classifications, and import taxes.
- Liaise with freight partners and regulatory teams, resolving customs queries.
- Update processes in response to customs legislation changes.
- Ensure processes meet ISO 13485, BSI, and FDA standards; maintain SOPs and risk assessments.
- Record non‑conformance, conduct root‑cause analysis, and support CAPA actions.
- Identify opportunities to reduce shipping costs via consolidation, carrier selection, and customs strategy.
- Support cross‑functional projects to improve operational efficiency.
**Required Skills**
- Experience in materials, inventory, or logistics coordination.
- Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, BSI regulated environments.
- Expertise in international shipping, customs documentation, and tariff application.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Minimum A‑levels or equivalent in business, science, or engineering; or equivalent vocational qualifications (e.g., CILT Level 3 Certificate in Logistics & Transport, IoSCM Level 3‑5 in Inventory or Supply Chain Management).
- Professional certifications highly valued:
- CILT Level 3 Certificate in Logistics & Transport
- IoSCM Inventory Management Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
- Health & Safety certification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely)
- SAP ERP training or certification