Logistics Specialist Job at Exact Sciences, Madison, WI

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  • Exact Sciences
  • Madison, WI

Job Description

Logistics Specialist at Exact Sciences summary:

The Logistics Specialist at Exact Sciences supports logistics operations by resolving shipment issues, analyzing transportation data, and coordinating with various internal departments. They monitor carrier reports to ensure timely deliveries of inbound and outbound shipments and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance logistics processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional communication, and the ability to manage logistics challenges in a fast-paced environment.

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At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

Position Overview

The Logistics Specialist will provide support to the logistics team, resolve ad-hoc logistics problems, and collect and analyze transportation data. This position works closely with the lab operations, clinical operations, commercial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, and distribution teams. The Logistics Specialist will monitor daily reports from carriers to ensure shipments are on track to meet expected delivery dates for inbound and outbound shipments.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Exercise logistics support through standard practices and processes.
  • Identify and resolve issues as they arise in logistics.
  • Provide analysis with logistics tools and metrics.
  • Analyze, interpret, and implement key performance metrics for logistics partners.
  • Provide data analysis updates and reports to management in support of tactical and strategic initiatives.
  • Communicate cross-functionally to investigate, research, and resolve all exceptions promptly and include any necessary coordination with other departments.
  • Establish and implement corrective and preventative actions through continuous improvement initiatives; including, but not limited to, lead significant projects on cross-functional teams.
  • Build rapport and maintain effective working relationships with other departments.
  • Maintain excellent interdepartmental communication.
  • Ability to lead and participate in a fast-paced team environment with aggressive deadlines.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Apply an awareness and appreciation of different cultures.
  • Apply excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Apply excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
  • Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.
  • Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field as outlined in the essential duties; or Associates Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field as outlined in the essential duties and 2 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
  • 5+ years of experience working in logistics.
  • Demonstrated understanding of UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems for domestic and international shipments.
  • Demonstrated understanding of less than load (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) carriers.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing, GMP, and/or ISO13485 environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of export and import processes, controls, and documentation.
  • Experience shipping dangerous goods.
  • Experience with cold chain shipping.
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Salary Range:

$74,000.00 - $122,000.00

 

The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits .

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here .

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

To view the Right to Work, E-Verify Employer, and Pay Transparency notices and Federal, Federal Contractor, and State employment law posters, visit our compliance hub . The documents summarize important details of the law and provide key points that you have a right to know.

Keywords:

logistics, supply chain, shipment monitoring, transportation data analysis, carrier coordination, cross-functional communication, inventory management, cold chain shipping, biotech logistics, performance metrics

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Night shift,

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