Supply Chain/Logistics Assistant

Job Description:

People come first at Ferring! Do you want to be part of a growing and hugely successful business who put people and families at the heart of what we do?

Ferring Controlled Therapeutics Ltd is a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility located on two sites in East Kilbride, Glasgow. Our facility houses 120 employees across 2 functions: manufacturing and pharmaceutical & analytical development.

We are recruiting for a dynamic, experienced Supply Chain/Logistics Assistant to support our energetic and friendly department.

This full time, permanent role will work alongside the Logistics & Customer Service Specialist and report directly to the Supply Chain Lead. Working flexitime hours Monday to Friday, with onsite car parking and an excellent benefits package, this role is available for an immediate start.

Job Description

As a direct point of contact with customers, the role will support operational processes, queries and customer requests whilst providing swift corrective actions.

Responsibilities and duties

• Responsibility in maintaining continuous supply of manufactured product from FCT to customer.
• Communication and  products requirement alignment with supply chain actors Sales orders management Customer order/Purchase order management and transmission with “translation template” where relevant
• Ensure system data is accurate to provide the correct data in setting up Sales invoice, credit note, commission at the right price and right payment terms
• Delivery, Transportation and distribution occurs properly and timely with the right shipping documentation
• Manage shipment of adhoc product product requests (Samples, testing material, non-compliance testing and maintenance materials) out with the SAP system.
• Point of contact for shipping data and plan of action for ensuring all correct shipping documentation is in place and organised in a timely manner.

Required experience

• Minimum 3 years’ previous experience in a similar logistics role (Desirable)
• Excellent time management
• Highly organised
• Essential knowledge of import/export
• Exceptional Communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly motivated and driven
• Empowered to produce results and be accountable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office programs
• Experience of using SAP desirable
• Fluent in written and spoken English

What you get in return:

’People come first at Ferring’. We offer you support to help you succeed in your new role with coaching and development from onboarding onwards, and opportunities to progress your career.   In addition, to reward you for your hard work you’ll get:

• Ferring Global Bonus Plan
• Annual merit review
• Enhanced employer’s pension contribution
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 9 bank holidays
• Flexible working schedule
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policy
• Private medical and dental care plans

About us:

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group active in global markets. Headquartered in Switzerland, Ferring is a leader in reproductive medicine and women’s health, and in specialty areas within gastroenterology and urology. Ferring has been developing treatments for mothers and babies for over 50 years and has a portfolio covering treatments from conception to birth. Founded in 1950, privately-owned Ferring now employs over 6,000 people worldwide, has its own operating subsidiaries I nearly 60 countries and markets its products in 110 countries.

Location:Ferring Controlled Therapeutics UK