Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist II

Join our team as a Logistics Specialist II in Portsmouth, NH, playing a crucial role in managing the receipt, storage, allocation, and shipment of vital pharmaceutical raw materials and active ingredients. This hands-on position directly supports life-saving manufacturing operations through precise supply chain execution and strict cGMP adherence.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

• Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Execute daily inventory and materials transactions using enterprise software systems, including SAP, Syncade, and Ship Console for goods receipt, put-away, order fulfillment, and material movements.

• Perform material handling, dispensing, storage, and allocation of APIs, raw materials, and consumable components to directly support manufacturing operations.

• Safely operate powered industrial trucks (PIT)—including forklifts, pallet jacks, ride-ons, and order pickers—and drive box trucks for local transit as needed.

• Monitor critical environmental controls and logging equipment, including installing and reviewing circular temperature charts and maintaining accurate logbook records.

• Maintain strict adherence to cGMP regulations, safety policies, and site procedures across all warehouse, shipping, receiving, and dispensing operations.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Procurement to resolve routine operational needs.

• Participate actively in process improvement initiatives, utilizing TrackWise and Document Management Systems (DMS) to drive quality and operational efficiency.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

• 0–4 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment (cGMP pharma/biotech background preferred).

• Demonstrated experience performing material movements and inventory tracking using systems like SAP, Syncade, or electronic warehouse management software.

• Ability and willingness to safely operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, order pickers) and drive box trucks; valid driver's license required.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and cGMP compliance in a physical warehouse and production floor environment.

• Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to shifting workloads, and work effectively on a rotating manufacturing schedule (days/nights).

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.