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Joshua Rudd

Joshua Rudd

Westborough,US

Summary

Talented Logistics Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player. Over 15 years of experience planning and managing movement of goods in supply chains. Adept in evaluating business objectives to chart out best course of action. Strategic and organized with advanced skills in international and domestic distribution, warehouse management, inventory control, and materials management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Materials Coordinator

Oxford Instruments
03.2023 - Current
  • Process and manage all inbound and outbound domestic distribution
  • Manage and overlook all international distribution, including proper importing/exporting, compliance with HTS codes, control of routing, etc
  • Implemented and managed the dangerous goods shipping process and procedures
  • Inventory control and cycle counting
  • Collaborate across all business units, managing products and distribution across multiple platforms
  • Communicate and work closely with 3rd party distribution companies
  • Work and maintain close relationships with various import brokers, freight forwarders, etc
  • In charge of providing detailed 'Ship Notices' to all business units regarding all incoming shipments
  • Manage all freight and parcel shipments delivering on site at facility and direct to customer sites
  • Full use of ERP software for distribution, inventory control, price and cost management, etc.
  • Analyzed historical material usage data to predict future needs, contributing to more strategic planning and budgeting.
  • Completed daily cycle counts and full inventory audits.
  • Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of materials, ensuring uninterrupted production schedules.

Materials Management Specialist (Temp Contract)

Crispr Therapeutics
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Receive and store materials per cGMP guidance and applicable procedures
  • Coordinate picking of material orders and subsequent daily deliveries to internal manufacturing
  • Ensure all warehouse storage areas are inspection and audit ready
  • Properly manage deviations, CAPAs, and document revisions with management
  • Work effectively with cross functional departments to complete investigations as necessary
  • Responsible for UAT testing and ongoing management of ERP systems such as Oracle and RF Smart
  • Attend and contribute to weekly leadership meetings involving ongoing site discussions
  • Delegate daily responsibilities and manage team of technicians.
  • Championed change management efforts to successfully implement new systems or processes within the organization.
  • Delivered successful projects within deadlines through effective time management and resource allocation.

Import/ Export Specialist (Temp Contract)

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Prepare all shipping documentation and coordinate shipments with CMOs and freight organizations, both domestic and international, to ensure materials are available at destinations as planned
  • Monitor delivery status of all shipments to proactively resolve any transportation issues including changes to shipping schedules, Customs delays, and packaging discrepancies
  • Maintain files of all shipping transactions which includes Authorization to Ship Forms, Packing Lists, Invoices, Carrier Proof of Delivery and Temperature data
  • Ensure the accurate entry of all inventory movements/adjustments and sales order transactions into ERP (SAP) are completed in accordance with CLIENT's Finance Department guidelines
  • Support Finance with documentation for monthly Shipping/Sales audit requests
  • Attend and actively participate in production status meetings with internal and external partners by providing accurate delivery timelines of materials
  • Generate Shipping Procedures for new products and shipping lanes.
  • Reduced product lead times through close monitoring of supplier performance and proactive communication.

Warehousing/Inventory/Logistics Manager

PharmaCann LLC
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Ensure on time/in full deliveries to PharmaCann's internal customers as well as all 3rd party customers and operators
  • Train and manage the teams of warehouse technicians, inventory technicians, and couriers
  • Schedule, route, and allocate material for all distribution from the Holliston, Ma site
  • Use of, and provide guidance for, all ERP systems (ie Microsoft NAV) for all aspects of inventory control, distribution, internal transactions, etc
  • Also act as a system expert to provide guidance to other departments using ERP systems
  • Full knowledge and use of METRC material tracking system, monitored by the state
  • Including but not limited to, sample creation for lab testing, inventory movements and monitoring, creation of outbound delivery manifests, and inspection and receipt of incoming goods
  • Consistent communication and planning with other internal and external groups such as production planning, finance, marketing, etc to ensure all aspects of business operate as necessary and at full benefit to the company.
  • Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.

Materials Mangement

Bristol-Myers Squibb
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Note *This position / team was removed due to the start of the Covid Pandemic.*
  • Perform all material handling activities including but not limited to, material receipt, storage and transfer of material to GMP manufacturing facility, and transfer of finished product from production to interim storage (cold and frozen storage)
  • Perform raw material inspection and sampling
  • Completion of GMP forms and/or batch records as required for material receiving, shipping, and inventory activities
  • Adherence to good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP)
  • Use of SAP ERP systems for all material receiving, sampling, and movement.

Logistics Specialist - Senior Level

GE Healthcare
06.2016 - 03.2019
  • Continuous internal communication with global pole manager's/transportation teams
  • Assist with vendor management across the supply chain
  • Implementation of tools and dashboards for metric visibility and communication
  • Analysis of transportation spending and tie to the financial ledger
  • Drive data analysis and business case development for key projects
  • Coordinating and communicating shipment delivery requirements with freight forwarders
  • Primary contact for global affiliates in reference to the logistics process
  • Responsible for timely, accurate and complete record keeping
  • Support standardization of transportation processes across the region
  • Working cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, supply chain and finance to identify improvement opportunities and implement successful changes
  • Support warehousing optimization/Lean projects
  • Perform logistics distribution duties in compliance with current GDP/GMP as per annual GDP/GMP training and local procedures
  • Responsible for training new employees and managing daily duties for logistics team.
  • Developed strong relationships with carriers to secure competitive rates and improve delivery times.
  • Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.

Clinical Supplies Specialist

Shire
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Utilizes the Clinical Supplies Management Database suite of software (CSMD) to facilitate the supply and distribution of clinical material to investigators
  • Interfaces with Clinical Supplies Technologies Team to understand Shire IRT standards and CSMD requirements
  • Facilitates transfer and reconciliation of returned clinical supply drug from investigational sites
  • Maintains Clinical Supply IMO project binders and product specifications files in an 'audit-ready' state ensuring inclusion of essential documentation and archiving of interim working notes
  • Coordinates pre-audit/inspection view
  • Utilizes the CSMD suite of software to manage clinical supply inventory for projects assigned
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.

Clinical Supplies Distribution Technician

Genzyme Sanofi
03.2012 - 05.2015
  • Domestic and international distribution management.
  • Perform receipt of all incoming material including drug products, packaging products, shipping supplies and equipment, etc
  • Confirm and approve receipts performed by other employees
  • Responsible for delegating all warehouse housekeeping duties and needs to other warehouse clinical supply employees
  • Maintain cGMP practices as well as train on, and perform according to, all current SOP's
  • Consult with management, packaging teams, quality groups, etc
  • Regarding pipeline goals, future projects, material specs, etc
  • Inventory and temperature control of all warehouse areas including ambient warehouse, refrigerated warehouse, and freezer warehouse
  • Use of various types of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).
  • Participated in regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards throughout the distribution process chain.
  • Assisted in the development of new warehouse layouts for better space utilization and increased storage capacity.
  • Maintained accurate stock levels by conducting regular physical inventory counts and updating warehouse management system records.

Education

HVAC/R Technician Certification -

Porter And Chester Institute
Westborough, MA
01.2010

No Degree - Electronics Technology

Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, Ma
01.2003

High School Diploma -

Marlborough High School
Marlborough, MA
05.2002

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills with customers/ sales/ vendors/ etc
  • Use of major shipping and courier tools (FedEx, UPS, international couriers, etc)
  • Years of experience in managing and training new employees
  • Importing and exporting compliance and regulations
  • Onboarded and managed various size teams of direct reports
  • Logistics Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Inventory Audits
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Certified

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Software

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics NAV

Trackwise

RF Smart

CSI

Syteline

Timeline

Materials Coordinator

Oxford Instruments
03.2023 - Current

Materials Management Specialist (Temp Contract)

Crispr Therapeutics
05.2022 - 03.2023

Import/ Export Specialist (Temp Contract)

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
02.2022 - 05.2022

Warehousing/Inventory/Logistics Manager

PharmaCann LLC
08.2020 - 08.2021

Materials Mangement

Bristol-Myers Squibb
01.2020 - 08.2020

Logistics Specialist - Senior Level

GE Healthcare
06.2016 - 03.2019

Clinical Supplies Specialist

Shire
06.2015 - 06.2016

Clinical Supplies Distribution Technician

Genzyme Sanofi
03.2012 - 05.2015

HVAC/R Technician Certification -

Porter And Chester Institute

No Degree - Electronics Technology

Quinsigamond Community College

High School Diploma -

Marlborough High School

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