Title:  Officer, Shipping

Founded by Samih Darwazah over 40 years ago in Jordan, Hikma's purpose is to provide affordable, quality medicines to the people in need. Based on very solid foundations, we continue to innovate daily and find practical solutions to transform the lives of the millions of people we serve.

At the end of the 1980s, we extended ours beyond the Middle East and acquired land in Portugal for the construction of a sterile factory for injectable pharmaceutical products. This was an important turning point for the company, and our first step into a new region. Today, in Portugal, we have more than 1000 employees and 3 factories for the production of injectable medicines. 

Hikma, intends to recruit a Officer, Shipping (m/f) for a hybrid position.

Main Responsibilities:

• Planning, preparation and execution of finished product shipments in accordance with internal procedures and client requirements
• Follow-up with Operations, Quality Unit and warehouses to ensure adherence to the Shipping Plan
• Liaison with transport service providers, brokers, steam lines and clients
• Preparation, issuance and archiving of all related shipping documentation
• Support internal departments with shipments of samples, components and equipment
• Execution and follow-up of imports, including APIs, finished products, components, equipment and samples, in accordance with internal and compliance procedures
• Archiving and tracking of all import documentation
• Support EU teams by coordinating and organizing import and export shipments
• Support CMO business by coordinating and organizing transport solutions and invoicing for multiple markets

Profile:

• Secondary High School diploma
• Experience with invoicing and contact with the pharmaceutical industry
• Preferably 2 years of experience in Logistics/Transportation of pharmaceutical products and GDP procedures
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Good spoken and written English
• Good computer skills; experience with Sage, Excel and Power BI is a plus
• Friendly approach when working with colleagues, suppliers and clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail

We offer:

• Direct contract with Hikma
• Competitive salary aligned with the role
• Life insurance
• Health Insurance extended to student children (up to age 24)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Real Growth Opportunities

If you think this is a good opportunity for your professional career, join us and contribute to Better Health, within everyone's reach, every day