Logistics Planner (M/F/D)
Job Description
Job title: Logistics Planner (M/F/D)
Company: Avantor
Job description: The Opportunity:Avantor is looking for a Logistics Planner to join the team based in Cambridge. In this position you’ll support the logistics department by being responsible for planning of internal logistics tasks, scheduling routes for samples collection and planning of gas supply.This role will be a full-time permanent position based in brand-new facility at the customer site – The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional day off for your birthday.Working hours: Monday to Friday, core hoursThe TeamYou’ll work alongside 13 colleagues that come from diverse backgrounds, with mixture of experience and personalities. You’ll belong to our business department Lab and Product Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.What we’re looking for
- Education: Five GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths, English and one or more Science subjects essential
- Experience:
- Previous experience working in a similar Planner/Scheduler role and familiarity with gas logistics (helium, liquid nitrogen) and knowledge how to safely handle gas
- Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel), ability to input, collate and analyse data
- Exceptional attention to details
- Presenting customer centric mindset, resilience, and adaptability in a workplace
How you’ll thrive and create an impact
- Monitoring all logistics requests for samples collections, raised by scientists via on-line system (ServiceNow)
- Communicating with 3rd Party Logistics/ Suppliers regarding gas, liquid nitrogen and helium deliveries
- Operating as a point contact for planning and analysis for the supply of gas to science
- Recording the fill data of liquid nitrogen and reviewing the processes for gas supply
- Preparation and analysis of data for management to present to customer monthly, such as liquid nitrogen fill data/vehicle data/internal delivery data
#LI-OnsiteDisclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Privacy Policy:We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.Your privacy is important to us. Please for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Expected salary:
Location: Cambridge
