Planning Specialist

The Planning Specialist will serve as the front-end solution architect within the Global Planning & Implementation function.

This role is responsible for end-to-end solution design, feasibility assessments, capabilities evaluation, and operational modeling for new and complex opportunities across global life sciences logistics services.

This role will play a critical part in strengthening global planning discipline, reducing downstream rework, and enhancing commercial confidence through robust operational design.

Reports to: Global Senior Manager, Planning, Implementation, and Business Excellence.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field or

• 4–7+ years of experience in/Hands-on exposure to:

• Life science/Clinical Logistics

• Clinical Trial/Temperature-controlled Supply Chains

• Global Freight Forwarding (Biological/Temperature Controlled)

• Operational Solution Design

• Feasibility or Implementation Planning roles

• Strong understanding of UN3373 / IATA / CFR49

• Regulatory processes

• International Logistics Coordination

• Experience supporting pricing models

• Operational solution design preferred

Core Competencies

• Strategic & analytical thinking

• End-to-end process modeling

• Risk assessment & mitigation planning

• Strong documentation discipline

• High-level communication skills

• Data-driven decision making

• Strong organizational skills

• High ownership & accountability mindset

Work Setting

Office setting: sitting for long periods of time

Able to have the option to work from Home or Hybrid work structure.