Why Patients Need You 

Our manufacturing logistics and supply team makes sure that customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. You will help bring medicines to the world even faster by embracing challenges, imagining what’s possible and taking action. 

What You Will Achieve 

Working with a dynamic team of Logistics and Supply Chain experts, you will play a critical role in planning and managing the efficient flow of products and services through the Pfizer supply chain cycle. You will be responsible for the import or export of products, which includes activities, such as planning and scheduling, ensuring related customer service and brokerage. You will manage customs transaction compliance, maintaining compliance with in-county and international regulations governing the shipment, receipt and documentation of imported/exported products and negotiating with foreign customers to develop handling agreements.                                                                                                         

As an associate, your focus on the job will contribute in achieving project tasks and goals. Through your domain knowledge and commitment, you will create a collaborative team environment for your colleagues.                       

It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. 

How You Will Achieve It 

The Trade Compliance associate will ensure regulatory compliance and provide support for the Sanford site working in several of the following areas either as the primary responsible or as a secondary/backup contact:  

• Dangerous Goods compliance 

• Alcohol/TTB compliance  

• Import/Export compliance 

• State Licensing compliance 

• USDA permit compliance 

• Foreign Trade Zone Operation and Compliance 

• Temperature controlled shipping & handling 

• State Distribution Licensing 

• Transportation Security Administration compliance  

Freight-related processes including budgeting/actuals/forecasting, investigations, and freight claims 

 

 

  ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Individual Accountabilities: 

• Maintain required training and certifications. 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and a state of audit readiness.  

• Ensure state licenses for the site are renewed and current. 

• Ensure the USDA permit for the site is renewed and current. 

• Ensure self-audits are performed and documented as required. 

• Serve as lead/support on internal audits and external regulatory audits. 

• Prepare and submit periodic reports as required by the regulations. 

• Monitor changes and trends in regulations and assess impact on the site operation. 

• Maintain state and federal licenses and permits  

• Improve and streamline processes and documentation. 

• Identify, implement, maintain and interpret process metrics. 

• Perform daily transactions as needed 

• Provide training to site colleagues affected by the regulations 

• Maintain and enhance trade compliance procedures and curricula. 

• Participate on teams (new product launches, product transfer, etc…) representing the Trade Compliance function. 

• Serve as point of contact with Pfizer COE organizations 

Shared Accountabilities: 

N/A 

 

 

  EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT 

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Communications, or English, with appropriate experience in cGMP compliance, including technical writing, preferably in a pharmaceutical supply chain/warehouse environment 

 

 

  TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

• Microsoft Office knowledge especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint 

• Experience leading audits and interacting with regulatory auditors desired.  

• APICS certification and SAP experience desired.  

• Able to edit documents quickly and efficiently to incorporate required revisions 

• Able to learn and navigate document control and e-systems to facilitate document routing and approval 

• Demonstrates an ability to adapt to shifting priorities, change, stress and to find appropriate balance between needs of the organization, others and self.  Incorporates insights of other people into ongoing work. 

 

 

  BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES 

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• Team based collaborative problem solving 

• Strong understanding of cGMP 

• Effective active listening skills.  Able to translate verbal guidance into precise operating instructions 

• Understanding of cGMP and Safety regulations 

• Understanding of the role of Supply Chain in a pharmaceutical environment, including Import/Export of materials to be used for manufacturing 

 

 

  ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

Supply Chain, Government agencies (i.e. TSA, BOH, etc.), Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, external suppliers. The role will also interact with Global Logistics and Supply (GSCPM) colleagues, Customs Broker and vendors. 

 

 

  RESOURCES MANAGED 

N/A 

 

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. 

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the colleague.  Colleagues may be asked to perform other duties, as required. 

 

​

 
 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt

#LI-PFE