Logistics Planner

As a Logistics Planner you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Hybrid working role. 2-3 days onsite required in West Point, PA. 

What you will be doing:

What do you need to have?

• Responsible for coordination and transfer of materials from storage locations
• Converts SAP stock transfer requests to stock transfer orders
• Responsible for creation of logistics documentation supporting transfer activities
• Responsible for processing shipments to ASM depots based on MRP for stock transfer orders
• Coordinates resolution of depot service-related invoice issues for ASM team
• Provides support information to ASM PPM’s as needed
• May support issues with depot to site shipments
• Works with supplier depot personnel ensuring timely receipt of stock
• Manages return to stock needs
• May supports maintaining adequate stock of ancillary materials in scope
• Works with Merck Logistics lead and suppliers to raise process issues
• Make recommendations for process improvements & improved ways of working
• Supports country operations with timely resolution to depot supply and logistics issues
• May support implementation of new depot transitions
• Supports special projects and business initiatives as needed

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a business or scientific discipline
• Experience within pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Experience with supporting clinical trials preferred
• Prior supply chain, inventory management, & logistics knowledge, 1 plus overall years of experience preferred
• One or more years of SAP experience preferred

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.