Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we offer an exceptionally outstanding opportunity for a Logistics Specialist to contribute to the advancement of medicine research through automation. Located in Burlington, this role is critical in ensuring flawless logistics and import/export processes that strictly adhere to global trade compliance. Join our ambitious team and successfully implement world-class solutions that meet company objectives and customer requirements! Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate international shipments with customs, freight forwarders, logistics providers, couriers, and other external contacts. Maintain site compliance with global trade policies and requirements. Generate export documents, restricted and non-restricted articles paperwork on hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Schedule and expedite all air and truck shipments in a timely manner based on weekly shipping schedules and update actual ship information as required. Audit outgoing shipments for discrepancies and build packing slips to maintain traceability and records of items in each shipment and skid. Ensure maintenance of HTS commodity codes for all items and products in the NAV database as per global trade compliance policies and export requirements. Maintain documents, files, and records to document activities and provide reliable resource information. Operate forklift, hand truck, or other equipment to load, unload, transport, receive, and store goods as required. Support receiving processes and verify incoming goods against purchase orders or other documents, record discrepancies, and provide feedback to Purchasing. Route goods to appropriate storage areas. Monitor accurate inventory placement and labelling of warehouse systems, VLM carousel, and storage areas at all times and inform the warehouse coordinator of any issues. Contribute to yearly physical inventory processes and conduct inventory checks as required. Other responsibilities and accountabilities as assigned by the Materials Manager. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: 2-year college diploma with 3 years’ experience or equivalent relevant experience. Experience managing domestic and international inbound and outbound traffic across several transportation modes including ocean, truck, air, and LTL. Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse inventory management, and ERP systems. Experience in forklift (counterbalance) operation in a warehouse environment is a must. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of logistics, customs, and warehouse processes. Knowledge of global trade compliance regulations and incoterms. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is considered an asset. Computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel (or equivalent) are required. Frequent walking, bending, and reaching required; frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication skills; listening, verbal, and written. Ability to problem-solve and identify potential issues. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. & Canada Colleagues All U.S. colleagues are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. New hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. U.S. new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services and Customer Support - Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. U.S. and Canada new hires in Clinical Research who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), Assistant CRA (ACRAs), all CRA and ACRA line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. Canada new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. New hires in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
