Import & Logistics Specialist, ES Biopharma

Egypt - Cairo

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Position Summary

This role will be in charge of the coordination of the importation & clearance operations for imported/exported shipments aligned with MOH and Custom authority policies&procedures, as well as oversee the LSP operations (warehousing, logistics, & inventory management). This is in support for  the Pfizer External Supply Operations, which requires close collaboration with the VSOT (Virtual Site Operations Team) and working in a matrix organization.

The role requires a highly motivated individual, whom is a self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities. 

Position Responsibilities

• Participate and collaborate closely with the Virtual Site Operations Team (VSOT).
• Preparation for the logistics releasing documents and following up with concerned departments to accelerate finalizing the required documents.
• Following up daily with our clearance agents the clearance process progress to ensure the soonest delivery to avoid any demurrage fees.
• Monitoring our current balance in custom on regular bases to insure its adequacy for custom fees and taxes for releasing shipments.
• Guiding clearance agents to use the most appropriate tariff codes & certified documents
• Cooperate in reviewing Receiving & Reviewing the shipping documents for conformity to MOH and customs regulations.
• Coordinating & organizing the incoming shipments with the warehouse/LSP to make sure that materials arrive with the right quantities, lot #s & reviewing their correct entry into the designated systems.
• Maintaining a comprehensive computerized database, also available in hard-copied files (archiving + filing) for all shipments and all work-related activities to ensure the retrieval of any needed document easily.
• Handles Exportation of different kinds of shipments (samples, re-exporting, repairing Lab devices….etc.”.
• Cooperate in the initiation of export documents for exporting shipments produced in Cairo PGS (invoices, packing lists….etc.) in addition to required approvals from MOH.
• Cooperate in the initiation of required export certificates (COO, CPP…etc.).
• Cooperate in communicating with concerned departments to gather required data and documents in order to start initiating documents for exported shipments.
• Warehousing, logistics & inventory oversight responsibilities include:
  • Responsible for the LSP operations, incl. warehousing, transportation, and inventory control for CMO materials.
  • Monitor LSP performance, execute operations review meetings and implement required corrective actions when deviations occur.
  • Ensure LSP compliance with required regulations, policies and procedures, and Pfizer standards (quality, EHS, security, …).
  • Ensure SOPs are available and valid for all processes related to the required warehousing & logistics operations.
  • Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and wall-to-wall stock counts in accordance with regional & Pfizer policy, and manage the correction of discrepancies in a compliant and streamlined manner across Pfizer and LSP systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Flexibility on daily working hours, given the position’s workload variability. Interaction with stakeholders in other time zones might be required (Asia, US, EU).
• Travel may be required from time to time (10%).
• Position must be based in Egypt.
• There is no relocation associated with this role.