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Bowburn, England, United Kingdom

Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom

Reviewed and statistically analysed finished product stability data to determine maximum temperature excursion limits during transit. This resulted in a step change reduction in deviations relating to temperature management.Participated in newly formed team as a Human Performance advocate. Involved in development of site wide roll out to improve visibility of Human Factors/Performance.Transferred out >1,000 different materials to third parties in Germany and USA following switch of business activities. This involved consulting with receiving sites to ensure transfers were conducted in a controlled and compliant manner.

Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom

• Provided technical direction and support to Barnard Castle site functions.• Led Kaizen event to understand site Dangerous Goods processes and implemented central shipping team.• Led and participated in level 2 to level 4 compliance audits and managed annual training requirements.• Investigated Dangerous Goods/shipping process incidents through local deviation management process and ensured appropriate corrective/preventative actions in place to avoid reoccurrence.• Coached and mentored Centralised Parcel Despatch Service Team to improve compliance/performance.• Reviewed metrics and reported findings through annual DGSA report to EHS management team.• Member of British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals.

Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom

Responsibility for 0–4-week order book and transport management of approx. 1000 chemical reference materials to over 90 countries worldwide. Managed end to end supply of approx. 2500 requests (from 850 customers for 60,000 units per annum) through local ERP systems. Ensured compliance for shipments involving Dangerous Goods, controlled substances, sanctions and export controls (Including International Tariff Classifications, Import/Export Licence controls, Certificate of Origin, Denied Party Screening and Material Valuations).Responsible for Deviation management of distribution issues within Trackwise, following corrective/preventative actions through to completion within agreed timescales. Managed relationships with internal GSK logistics teams and external Logistic Service Providers to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, resolution of shipping issues and prompt delivery of reference material shipments.Led and participated in local departmental audits which included reviewing laboratory data and processes.Coached and mentored order pick and pack team to improve compliance/performance.Communicated with customers to determine exact requirements and where necessary, negotiated a more appropriate supply plan. Maintained customer master data records and prepared shipping documentation as per market/transport exception requirements.Devised individual shipping processes and proactively monitored end to end supply of temperature-controlled shipments.Introduced local Stock management process, developed criteria, prepared reports and led twice weekly meetings. Managed 0–3-month production plan and created weekly dispensing schedules for dispensing team. Scheduled daily workload for order pick and pack team, prioritising urgent requests and managing any supply issues.

Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom

Senior member of team responsible for distribution of chemical reference materials, ensuring compliance with international transportation guidelines and GMP regulations.Created standard operating procedures for local team and 3rd party supplier, coached and mentored new members of team in processes and ways of working.

Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom

Carried out laboratory testing on chemical reference materials using following techniques:-HPLCGCTLCKARL FISCHERLoss on Drying planned own workload and checked analytical data.