Shipping Coordinator

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Sharp Packaging - Allentown, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Allentown, PA

About the position

The Distribution Specialist II plays a crucial role in overseeing the receipt, storage, and shipping of packaging process samples within a pharmaceutical setting. This position acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Distribution Specialist I team, ensuring effective communication and coordination of distribution activities. The specialist is responsible for executing international shipments, managing customer sample orders, and maintaining accurate documentation to support specialty distribution services.

Responsibilities

• Act as the SME for the Distribution Specialist I team, preparing for upcoming workloads.
• Manage receipt, storage, and shipping of packaging process samples.
• Execute international shipments of finished goods, samples, and components.
• Provide 3PL services for distributing finished goods to commercial locations.
• Complete special projects including shipping studies and relabeling as needed.
• Communicate distribution activities among the specialty distribution department.
• Manage Batch Record Customer Sample Orders and ensure compliance with sample requirement forms.
• Review and edit SSRF documentation, ensuring approval and upload to Veeva.
• Interface with warehouse, customer service, and quality teams to ensure proper shipment execution.
• Process sales orders and maintain customer purchase orders in QAD for invoicing requirements.
• Coordinate preparation of goods for shipment, including staging, labeling, and documentation.
• Review shipping documents for accuracy, especially for international shipments.
• Inspect trailers or containers prior to loading and document conditions as necessary.
• Perform inventory counts for products and customer-supplied shipping materials.
• Attend weekly meetings with stakeholders to review project status.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience overseeing distribution in a pharmaceutical setting.
• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in business or operations related field; Associates (AS/AA) preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; 6-12 months warehouse/distribution experience required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Hazmat/IATA certification is a plus.
• Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office required.
• Previous employment in a cGMP compliant facility preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Smartsheet.
• Valid IATA Certification.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance