Supply Chain Specialist-Logistics (Remote)

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Job Description

About BioLife Plasma Services BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, is an industry leader in the collection of high-quality plasma, which is processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies. Some diseases can only be treated with medicines made with plasma. Since plasma can’t be made synthetically, many people rely on plasma donors to live healthier, happier lives. BioLife operates 250+ state-of-the-art plasma donation centers across the United States. Our employees are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients and ensuring that the donation process is safe, straightforward, and rewarding for donors who wish to make a positive impact. When you work at BioLife, you’ll feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. This position is currently classified as “virtual or remote” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy. OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE The BioLife Supply Chain Specialist plays a critical role in optimizing the logistics and supply chain operations for US BioLife plasma centers. This position is responsible for coordinating shipping logistics, managing plant deliveries, and preparing detailed shipment release reports for Finance and other cross-functional teams. The specialist will establish and maintain strong relationships with BioLife and third-party plasma centers, delivery plants, and 3PL vendors to ensure seamless operations. With a focus on problem-solving and collaboration, the specialist will work with IT Support to resolve system issues and recommend improvements to supply chain efficiencies through ERP systems and processes. The role involves leading change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new processes and maximizing the utilization of integrated systems. By leveraging data mining, the specialist will develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and share insights with management. The specialist is also responsible for overseeing global plasma logistics activities, including logistics planning, plasma center pickup schedules, inventory control, transportation, warehouse storage, and third-party logistics (3PL) management. Through cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Production Planning, Warehousing, GMS, and Quality teams, the specialist will ensure all plasma requirements are met in compliance with GXP and audit standards. Additionally, the role involves providing logistics support and transportation updates to BioLife Centers, tracking monthly inventory levels, and managing third-party shipments and receipts. ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The BioLife Supply Chain Specialist plays a key role in managing the plasma inventory lifecycle across the BioLife network, including Third-Party plasma. The role will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams—Planning, Finance, Quality, and IT—to ensure accurate inventory reconciliation, efficient shipping coordination, and supply chain reporting. This role also supports the resolution of system issues, data-driven performance management, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with the US & EU Finance team on Supply Chain Operations to ensure inventory accuracy and timely reporting.
• Leverage technology to streamline the inventory reconciliation process and ensure a successful month-end finance close.
• Collaborate with Logistics Service providers to improve inventory data accuracy and visibility (RxC and BPL).
• Identify root cause of issues, assign ownership and accountability (Business Functions, IT Support, Service Providers).
• Successfully complete training with SC members to provide backup
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and reduce dependence on Excel-based tracking.
• Track plasma at off-site storage locations, including specialty plasma shipments and inventory
• Collaborate with transportation providers and plasma centers to ensure timely plasma deliveries.
• Coordinate shipping logistics for specialty plasma based on delivery targets and/or contract commitments.
• Schedule ocean container demands with the ocean carrier for shipments.
• Produce customs documents for all ocean shipments.
• Generate required documentation for shipments to Vienna.
• Communicate/coordinate plasma shipments with current transportation companies and with the plasma centers.
• Maint