Logistics Coordinator

Company Description

Sirtex Medical is a global healthcare business with offices in Boston, Sydney, Germany, and
Singapore, working to improve outcomes in people with cancer. Our current lead product is a
targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer called SIR‐Spheres® Y‐90 resin microspheres. More
than 100,000 doses have been supplied to treat patients with liver cancer at more than 1,300
medical centers in over 50 countries.

At Sirtex, we’re transforming our industry through our leadership with interventional oncology
and being a values‐led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential
through life‐changing work. We offer stimulating careers and development, encourage
innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We will always foster a diverse and
inclusive workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to
improve the quality and longevity of patients’ lives by providing innovative interventional
oncology solutions.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring and bold mission.

Job Description

• Analyze orders and prepare weekly production plan for production facility.
• Prepare and distribute shipment paperwork as required to production facility and freight forwarder.
• Interfaces with freight forwarders, carriers, brokers as well as internal field and administrative personnel on shipments to include shipment paperwork as well as status to ensure prompt movement of shipments.
• Communicate shipment paperwork, requirements and/or status directly to production and regional Customer Service.
• Monitor shipments via flight information and advise Customer Service of any shipment delays or issues.
• Communicate opportunities for new lanes of business to appropriate team members.
• Develop logistics channels and identify future expansion requirements proactively.
• Identify infrastructure resources necessary to increase support and sustainability of logistics in the China region.
• Responsible for reconciliation of shipments as required; to include documentation and correspondence.
• Supply order fulfillment; monitor and follow up with all China stock level and inventory.
• Maintain database on purchases, materials, suppliers and costing relating to China supplies.
• Assist in regular stock take requirements and re-ordering of inventory as required.
• Pack sales accessories as required.
• Works with internal teams with a high sense of accountability and urgency.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives within Logistics Department
• Successfully meets all KPI’s given to the team
• Collaborates with other teams to drive resolution/shipment on open order reports
• Receive and maintain regional records and copies for sales orders.
• Other duties as assigned
• Up to 5% travel possible
• After hour oversight of shipments where necessary
• Undergo all formal Training Events as may be Directed from time-to-time
• Observe and Comply with all Sirtex Corporate Policies
• Work within, and ensure adherence to Quality System procedures, work instructions and other Quality System requirements.
• Work within, and ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environment Management System procedures, instructions and other requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience and two to five years’ experience in international shipping.
• The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a high level of critical thought and showcase an ability to complete a varying degree of tasks with a high turn rate.
• Excellent computer literacy. Proficient in MS Office. Experience in SAP ERP will be highly regarded.
• Seeking a forward-thinking team player who is detail oriented, highly accurate, conscientious, and able to work independently, dynamic and possess strong organization skills.
• Must be able to handle multi-task/projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command of English & proficient in Mandarin. (In order to handle queries, feedbacks and concerns from Mandarin speaking associates in regards with the shipments matters.)
• Dangerous Goods Certification will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Do you want to be part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the globe making a real difference to the quality of people’s lives.  Sirtex recognizes that well-being, financial health, and work-life balance are crucial for our employees to achieve personal success. 

Sirtex offers qualified candidates:

• Diverse and flexible work arrangements to achieve the optimum balance between work and personal responsibilities.
• A culture of respect, diversity, collaboration, and innovation fostering inclusiveness and superior performance.
• Attractive compensation and benefit packages which are practical, robust and equitable.
• A commitment to support ongoing professional growth through career development, on the job experiences and training opportunities.
• Challenging work which supports the development of new and better ways to improve clinical outcomes for oncology treatment around the world.
• An unwavering commitment to company values, employee safety and excellence in everything we do.  

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion fosters belonging, growth and success. Sirtex believes that it takes multiple perspectives and voices to create a culture and workplace which fosters engagement, teamwork, and employee satisfaction to perform our best and deliver on commitments. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, included, and can share their ideas so that we can exceed even our own expectations.

Sirtex is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.  Sirtex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.