Logistics Technologist

Position Overview

The Logistics Technologist plays an essential role within the regulated pharmaceutical supply chain, where precision and adherence to compliance are critical to maintaining product quality and safety. This position involves hands-on logistics operations combined with continuous improvement efforts, covering areas such as operations, inventory management, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage seamless material flow including receiving goods, conducting sampling, tanker unloading, staging materials, storage, and organizing shipments.
• Perform all logistics functions in strict alignment with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Warehousing Practices (GWP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Operate and maintain various handling equipment such as forklifts, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and Powered Pallet Trucks (PPTs).
• Ensure inventory accuracy through timely receipt entries, stock transactions, execution of cycle counts, and monthly inventory reporting.
• Support waste management processes for both solid and liquid waste while contributing to efficiency and process enhancements.
• Assist procurement by monitoring stock levels, generating purchase orders, maintaining supplier communications, and updating relevant systems.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and report deviations or unusual events without delay.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum educational attainment: Leaving Certificate; additional qualifications in Supply Chain or Material Handling are advantageous.
• Two to three years of relevant work experience within a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated sector; essential warehouse experience required.
• Valid licenses for operating forklifts, Very Narrow Aisle trucks, and Powered Pallet Trucks.
• Familiarity with SAP or comparable Warehouse Management Systems.
• Excellent communication capabilities, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in regulated environments, and display flexibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word; capability to work safely at heights.
• Additional certifications in dangerous goods handling, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, and First Aid or Emergency Response Team (ERT) training are beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from €28,300 to €38,940 annually, with added performance-related bonuses.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including private medical insurance for employees and dependents, life insurance, with additional optional benefits such as dental and serious illness protection.
• Facilities include electric vehicle charging points at parking areas.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program supporting individual personal and professional needs.
• Focus on employee wellbeing and engagement supported by dedicated teams.
• Family-friendly policies promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous paid leave entitlements that include 26 vacation days plus extra time awarded for milestone service years and volunteering activities.
• Opportunities for professional growth through coaching, mentoring, educational courses, and structured training programs.
• Subsidized canteen facilities providing meals at reduced prices.
• Flexible benefits such as fuel cards, bike-to-work schemes, commuter ticket options, and insurance deals.

Additional Information

By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge that the employment process with Takeda will begin and consent to the handling of their information according to Takeda’s privacy and terms policies. All information provided should be truthful and accurate to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic.

Work Location

Grange Castle, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Employment Details

Position is full-time and onsite with a regular employee status.