Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

This position is based in Zaventem, Belgium, within Thermo Fisher Scientific's PPD® Laboratory Services team. You will work closely with industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts to support our global operations.

Discover Impactful Work:

As an Associate Logistics Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in our global operations, ensuring the detailed distribution of kit production and order fulfillment. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-reaching team dedicated to delivering groundbreaking innovations in clinical trials and laboratory services.

A day in the Life:

• Report to Team Lead level or above
• Support the Management of PPD Kit Production (internal & external)
• Assist with the site list entry and maintenance of the global site list
• Update kit vendor on order level when/if needed
• Monitor daily kit vendor performance
• Coordinate with Materials Management
• Coordinate the review and required actions on custom reports
• Support resolution of Kit Vendor Quality Events, including incorrect documents, failure to release orders, and sending incorrect items
• Lead Kit Vendor Share Point and maintain document repository
• Support daily coordination between kit vendor and GSS
• Handle all operational day-to-day activities in regard to supply order management
• Place re-supply orders and handle system comments
• Maintain communication channel to Project Management, keeping them informed of delayed orders or material outages
• Support information sharing within the GSS department and attend weekly kitting vendor operational meetings

Keys to Success:

• High level of dedication to accuracy and quality
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
• Demonstrated dedication to enhancing health outcomes

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required.

Experience

• Minimum of two years general logistics experience with clinical trials required
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent client and phone service skills
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and laboratory principles
• Intermediate level of computer literacy
• Accurate data entry skills
• Outstanding analytical, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal communications and customer service skills in English; additional languages are an advantage
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support quality decision making
• Shown negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Maintains confidentiality of client protocols and study data

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This role requires working in a multifaceted and fast-paced environment, with occasional lifting of materials up to 20 pounds. The position demands strict adherence to safety and quality standards, ensuring detailed execution of tasks.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!