Project Support Associate - Distribution at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Allschwil, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Logistics, Pharmaceuticals, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

Commercial apprenticeship or comparable education
Ideally 3 years of experience in a logistics/freight forwarding environment
Proven logistics knowledge, especially in courier management
Computer literacy (Excel, intermediate level, ability to work with formulas)
Strong numerical skills
Outstanding organization skills with the ability to meet daily and monthly deadlines
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Previous work experience in an administrative/logistics environment is preferred
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to excel in a fast-paced setting
Flexibility to adapt to changing internal and external customer and department requirements daily
High level of team motivation
Working knowledge of English and German is compulsory

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Distribution Project Managers to manage orders through the Distribution Module and courier systems
Process orders to meet daily deadlines
Ensure the inclusion of all GMP documentation with orders
Act as a double check for order approval
Maintain the orders inbox
Complete all logistics items associated with order processing, including ensuring orders are in the appointed courier system and order container when specified
Generate proforma invoices based on approved templates when required
Send proforma invoices for site shipments requesting the green light
Complete manual pre-alerts where required
Manage daily courier operations as detailed in the Courier responsibilities matrix
Coordinate with pick and pack to arrange courier pick-up for emergency shipments
Provide green light for import shipments for both Fisher Clinical Services Switzerland and Germany, resolving and communicating associated customs clearance issues

Skills

Excel

logistics

courier management

order processing

GMP documentation

proforma invoices

customs clearance

organization

communication

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1956Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.

Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.

Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.

Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.

They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.

Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.

Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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