Import/Export Coord

Job description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of our PPD clinical research team, you’ll have the opportunity to support groundbreaking studies that make a real difference in patients’ lives. Position Summary As Import / Export Coordinator you will provide support to clinical supplies operations and administrative activities in all areas of clinical supplies lifecycle of low to moderate complexity studies. Position Requirements • Ensures all activities are executed in compliance with company good practices and client requirements. • Completes ongoing training on new import/export regulations concerning all clinical supplies. • Participates in and supports department project teams. • May coordinate or serve as a liason cross-functionally. • Executes import & export activities according to company requirements, Client requirements and applicable regulations. • Executes the Import & Export/ Trade Compliance plan for each project assigned. • Meets with the Trade Compliance Manager to discuss import & export issues. • Provides appropriate recommendations and alerts. • Participates in ongoing Training on new Regulations concerning Import/Exports activities. • Maintains Import/Export documentation files and updated Metrics Indicators Reports. Education and Experience Requirements • High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Intermediate English and good communication skills both written and verbal • Solid understanding of the Clinical Supply process, such as manufacturing, handling, importing, shipping, exporting, auditing, labeling and packaging • Strong organizational, planning and time management skills • Good analytical skills and ability to work on issues of a diverse and confidential nature • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs • Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail aligned with high standards of quality and excellence • Adaptive to changes and ability to handle high-pressure situations • Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently with moderate direct supervision • Ability to utilize proper channels of communications to voice concerns and suggestions Working Environment: Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: • Work is performed in a production, office or home based environment with exposure to electrical equipment. • Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day. • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. • Occasional mobility required. • Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage, backpack and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. • May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups. • Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration. • Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. • Regular and consistent attendance.