Logistics Specialist

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Job Description – Logistics Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily outbound logistics operations, including shipment scheduling, dispatch coordination, and delivery monitoring.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and transportation activities with internal departments, carriers, and logistics service providers.
• Perform WMS and SAP transactions to ensure accurate order processing, inventory management, and shipment execution.
• Prepare and manage shipping documents, including delivery notes, packing lists, and other required documentation.
• Handle delivery-related inquiries, claims, and operational issues to ensure timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor logistics performance and transportation costs to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support continuous improvement, process standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Maintain a safe and organized working environment through 5S and safety activities.

Job Requirements

Education

• Associate's degree or higher required.

Experience

• 1+ year of work experience in logistics, supply chain, distribution, or related fields.
• Experience in outbound logistics operations, including shipment scheduling, delivery coordination, or transportation management.
• Experience with WMS, SAP, or other ERP systems preferred.
• Experience in logistics process improvement or automation is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to handle urgent operational issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate delivery schedules effectively.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and customer service mindset.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in logistics transactions and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S, Lean, or process optimization preferred.