The role of the Senior / Logistics Technician is to effectively and efficiently execute the logistics operations for receipt, storage and issue of raw materials, engineering spares, consumables, process related goods and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API). All these operations are to be carried safely, meeting quality requirement and in accordance with established current Good Manufacturing Practices, Group and Local Standard Operating Procedures.

The Senior / Logistics Technician will also be required to carry out improvement projects as part of their development.

Responsibilities

• To handle the proper receipt and issuance of raw materials, engineering spares and consumables, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) to support operational requirements.

• To arrange with the respective departments on stock materials received which require quality control inspection and to provide assistance where necessary.

• Co-ordinate with Value Stream on replenishment of nonprocess materials for Production Campaigns

• Co-ordinate scrap metal collection and management.

• To report immediately any discrepancies, damages and loss of stock materials upon receipt or in storage for the purpose of claims, investigation and rectification.

• To maintain good inventory records of all raw materials and packaging materials and the proper upkeep of all documentation in full compliance with cGMP requirements.

• To maintain a high standard of housekeeping of the warehouse and material handling equipment being assigned to.

• To maintain a high standard of security and access to the Warehouses for the purpose of safe custody of stock materials.

• To be well verse with and in full compliance with the established cGMP, GSOP and SOP requirements.

• To be actively involved in the Departmental Safety and GMP Audit.

• Manage returns of raw materials, engineering spares and consumables from production and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) from customers.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Logistics Lead / Logistics Manager, Logistics Supervisors and Logistics Leader.

• To supervise and train personnel under his charge.

• To monitor on a daily basis the stock levels of all bulk solvent storage tanks and to liaise with Material Planner for its replenishment expeditiously. (Applicable to Senior Logistics Technician handling raw materials)

• Management of identified obsolescence stock.

• To ensure management of GXP spares receipt & storage processes, and shelf life items management process.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• GCE ’N’, ‘O’ Level or related certificate

• Able to operate reach truck / forklift.

• Good understanding of safety and cGMP

• Able to navigate the MERP system

• Able to use MS Office tools

• Support Inspection Readiness.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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