Logistics Packaging Specialist

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Logistics Specialist II for a long-term engagement in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ with one of our Global Pharmaceutical clients. This position is hybrid and onsite 3 days per week. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Job Title: Logistics Packaging Specialist II
Location(s): West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ
Work Environment: Hybrid
Job Summary:
The Logistics Packaging Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and implement a formal inventory control program in our distribution centers.
• Act as a strategic partner and liaison between external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Develops and implements strategies to simplify process, improve accuracy, and improve operating efficiency.
• Manage and provide appropriate direction and support to team members to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of inventory controls systems and procedures.
• Review and understand growth forecast opportunities to build long-term strategic plans.
• Manage third-party warehouse inventory.
• Optimizing inventory, asset, and safety stock management.
• Support the year-end PO process so that suppliers have timely purchase orders for uninterrupted supplies.
• Preparation of forecasts and reports.
• Partner with distribution planning and logistics to forecast demand.
• Partner with finance team and provide analytics.
• Develop and execute thermal qualification protocols for controlled temperature shippers and microenvironments.
• Operate and maintain data acquisition systems and validation testing instruments including the Kaye Validator and wireless data loggers.
• Explore new packaging technologies and monitoring devices that improve company's ability to deliver products to patients around the world.
• Plan and execute thermal mapping studies for controlled temperature shippers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 6+ years of relevant experience.

General Skills:

• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong process management foundation (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping) and demonstrated ability to mobilize these skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Power Tools, report preparation, and data analysis.
• Experience utilizing an ERP (e.g., SAP, JDE, etc.)

Unique Responsibilities:

• Ability to make connections at a higher level within the function.
• Self-motivated with the ability to mentor others.