Cellares
Logistics Specialist
Cellares, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083
Position Summary
We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Logistics Specialist who will contribute significantly to the growth of Cellares and our mission to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies.
The primary focus of this position will be overseeing the shipping and receiving process. As the Logistics Specialist, you will take ownership of the organization's logistics and distribution of supplies and inventory and lead the shipping program inbound/outbound, import and export.
This is a multidisciplinary role & this individual will further interface across many parts of the company to develop novel products used in the cell therapy and gene therapy world. The successful candidate will be the resident expert in maintaining an efficient logistics and distribution process to ensure our teams and customers receive on time materials and products. This is a hands-on position and requires the candidate to work on-site full-time. The position may also require overtime work as needed.
Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
ResponsibilitiesAnalyze internal trends in shipping costs to identify, develop, and implement procedures to reduce shipping costs and improve performanceCreation of shipping documents: Packing Slip, BOL, SLI, Proforma/Commercial Invoice and reports for inbound/outbound shipmentsDevelop control systems to ensure inventory accuracy and availabilityImprove operational efficiency to enable cost-effective scale-upPromote a LEAN culture and encourage continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, production, and safety using team-driven processes and KPI'sMonitor KPI and visual boards and identify necessary action plansMonitor Import/Export adherence to Trade and Compliance, customs declaration, Schedule B and USHTC commodity codes and AES SED-EEI filingEnsures full compliance on DOT Hazmat and IATA/ICAO DG program, identification, classification, packaging, marking & labeling and dangerous goods declarationSchedule outbound exports including temperature sensitive materials from ambient, 2-8°C and -80°C and LN2 dry shippersManage freight shipments, TL/LTL and Air & Sea cargoEnsure transit progress is monitored for OTDDevelop and oversee development of best practices in cycle counting and physical inventoriesPack, ship, receive and maintain inventory of product/raw material, and fulfill customer ordersExamine, stocks, and distributes materials in inventoryPerform some aspects of laboratory maintenance and support, including but not limited to: inventory supply/ordering, removal of biohazard and chemical waste from laboratory bins and replenish consumables in labAssist receiving shipments from suppliers, processes through SAP/COUPA system, transferring to the appropriate departments, ensuring all paperwork is accurate etc.Revise SOPs, performs risk assessments, initiate deviations, perform investigations and CAPAAdditional duties as assignedRequirements
High School Diploma or GED5+ years of industry experience with Customs trade, compliance and foreign trade zone3+ years working in a cGMP warehouse in the life sciences fieldDirect experience in a diagnostic, medical device, or pharmaceutical environmentAble to manage a wide variety of tasks, maintain and communicate task status to stakeholdersProactive follow-up to ensure on-time completion of deliverablesExperience with SAP ERP and Coupa ordering/receiving systemImplementation of Process Excellence, LEAN and 5S principles highly desirableKnowledge of FedEx, DHL Worldwide & UPS shipping systems preferredMust be willing to learn, a self-starter, highly motivated, and a team playerProficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordExperience in customs Trade and compliance, SED filling EEI through AESExperience in cold chain packaging configuration, transportation and route risk assessmentStrong understanding of supply chain management, including procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and cold chain transportationAbility to work in an ISO 9001, GMP, LEAN Manufacturing environmentAbility to move or lift objects up to 50 pounds and to stand for several hoursPre-employment drug screening will be required as part of our application process prior to hiring a forklift driver or someone in a role that may be asked to transport goods on behalf of the companyValid Driver's License and clean driving recordForklift CertificationDOT Hazmat/IATA Certification
$20 - $40 an hour
Cellares total compensation package contains competitive salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Free EV Charging, and Onsite lunches. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.
This is Cellares
Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company's Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares' Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.
The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.
Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.
We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Logistics Specialist who will contribute significantly to the growth of Cellares and our mission to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies.
The primary focus of this position will be overseeing the shipping and receiving process. As the Logistics Specialist, you will take ownership of the organization's logistics and distribution of supplies and inventory and lead the shipping program inbound/outbound, import and export.
This is a multidisciplinary role & this individual will further interface across many parts of the company to develop novel products used in the cell therapy and gene therapy world. The successful candidate will be the resident expert in maintaining an efficient logistics and distribution process to ensure our teams and customers receive on time materials and products. This is a hands-on position and requires the candidate to work on-site full-time. The position may also require overtime work as needed.
Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
ResponsibilitiesAnalyze internal trends in shipping costs to identify, develop, and implement procedures to reduce shipping costs and improve performanceCreation of shipping documents: Packing Slip, BOL, SLI, Proforma/Commercial Invoice and reports for inbound/outbound shipmentsDevelop control systems to ensure inventory accuracy and availabilityImprove operational efficiency to enable cost-effective scale-upPromote a LEAN culture and encourage continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, production, and safety using team-driven processes and KPI'sMonitor KPI and visual boards and identify necessary action plansMonitor Import/Export adherence to Trade and Compliance, customs declaration, Schedule B and USHTC commodity codes and AES SED-EEI filingEnsures full compliance on DOT Hazmat and IATA/ICAO DG program, identification, classification, packaging, marking & labeling and dangerous goods declarationSchedule outbound exports including temperature sensitive materials from ambient, 2-8°C and -80°C and LN2 dry shippersManage freight shipments, TL/LTL and Air & Sea cargoEnsure transit progress is monitored for OTDDevelop and oversee development of best practices in cycle counting and physical inventoriesPack, ship, receive and maintain inventory of product/raw material, and fulfill customer ordersExamine, stocks, and distributes materials in inventoryPerform some aspects of laboratory maintenance and support, including but not limited to: inventory supply/ordering, removal of biohazard and chemical waste from laboratory bins and replenish consumables in labAssist receiving shipments from suppliers, processes through SAP/COUPA system, transferring to the appropriate departments, ensuring all paperwork is accurate etc.Revise SOPs, performs risk assessments, initiate deviations, perform investigations and CAPAAdditional duties as assignedRequirements
High School Diploma or GED5+ years of industry experience with Customs trade, compliance and foreign trade zone3+ years working in a cGMP warehouse in the life sciences fieldDirect experience in a diagnostic, medical device, or pharmaceutical environmentAble to manage a wide variety of tasks, maintain and communicate task status to stakeholdersProactive follow-up to ensure on-time completion of deliverablesExperience with SAP ERP and Coupa ordering/receiving systemImplementation of Process Excellence, LEAN and 5S principles highly desirableKnowledge of FedEx, DHL Worldwide & UPS shipping systems preferredMust be willing to learn, a self-starter, highly motivated, and a team playerProficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordExperience in customs Trade and compliance, SED filling EEI through AESExperience in cold chain packaging configuration, transportation and route risk assessmentStrong understanding of supply chain management, including procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and cold chain transportationAbility to work in an ISO 9001, GMP, LEAN Manufacturing environmentAbility to move or lift objects up to 50 pounds and to stand for several hoursPre-employment drug screening will be required as part of our application process prior to hiring a forklift driver or someone in a role that may be asked to transport goods on behalf of the companyValid Driver's License and clean driving recordForklift CertificationDOT Hazmat/IATA Certification
$20 - $40 an hour
Cellares total compensation package contains competitive salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Free EV Charging, and Onsite lunches. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.
This is Cellares
Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company's Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares' Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.
The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.
Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.