External Manufacturing Logistics Coordination Support

For our client, a global pharmaceutical company, we are looking for External Manufacturing Logistics Coordination Support.

General Information:

• Start date: ASAP
• Latest possible start date: 13.10.2025 
• End date: 31.03.2026
• Workplace: Zurich, Opfikon
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: Yes
• Working hours: Standard

About the job:

In this exciting role, you manage the operational logistics activities to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of materials while maintaining product quality and safety. You collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and transportation partners to perform supply chain processes.


Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Within the agreed logistic strategies, flows and processes, responsible to coordinate and monitor shipments from the storage sites to the CMOs.
• Prepare shipment documentation
• Ensure all required licenses and permits are in place prior to shipment.
• Resolve logistic issues with all logistic partners to make sure products are delivered in due time and expected quality.
• Perform transactions in SAP for the movement of vaccines related materials between sites.
• Gather inventory information from vaccines related materials for periodic inventory reviews.
• Review and approval of logistics suppliers invoices.
• Oversee and manage inventories and supplies of temperature loggers and thermal blankets.
• Assist in developing shipping procedures and general shipment guidelines.
• Provide input for operations and business review meetings with Logistics suppliers.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in logistics operations (Min. 2 years), preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a focus on cold chain logistics.
• Knowledge of legal export/import requirements and shipping document preparation.
• Excellent understanding of GMP materials management and global shipping.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Fluent in English both oral and written.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.
• The ability to collaborate with Logistics suppliers and CMOs in a supportive work environment.
• Relevant certifications in logistics or supply chain management are a plus.

Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!