Logistics Technologist

About the role

As a Logistics Technologist at Takeda, you will be at the heart of a regulated pharmaceutical supply chain where precision directly influences product quality and safety. The position blends hands‑on logistics tasks with strict compliance and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure smooth material flow: goods receipt, sampling, tanker off‑loading, staging, storage, and shipment.
• Execute logistics operations in line with cGMP, GWP, SOPs, and HSE regulations.
• Operate and maintain forklifts, VNA trucks, PPTs, and other handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory through RFT receipts, stock transactions, cycle counts, and monthly reporting.
• Support solid and liquid waste handling and drive process‑efficiency improvements.
• Assist procurement activities: stock monitoring, purchase order creation, supplier communication, and system updates.
• Complete required documentation and promptly report deviations or abnormal events.

Required profile

• Leaving Certificate required; further education in Supply Chain or Material Handling is an advantage.
• 2–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment, warehouse experience essential.
• Valid forklift, VNA, and PPT licenses.
• Experience with SAP or a similar Warehouse Management System.
• Strong communication, teamwork, flexibility, and ability to work independently in a regulated setting.

Required skills

• SAP (or similar WMS)
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Forklift operation
• VNA truck operation
• PPT operation
• Dangerous goods handling
• Lean Six Sigma methodology
• First Aid / Emergency Response Team training

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses
• Employer‑contributed retirement plan
• Comprehensive private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and optional dental/partner coverage
• Electric vehicle charging points at parking locations
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges
• Wellbeing and engagement support teams
• Family‑friendly policies for work‑life balance
• 26 vacation days plus additional leave for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering
• Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training opportunities