Top 30 Freight forwarder Jobs in Massachusetts

Logistics Manager
Akebia Therapeutics —Cambridge, MA
- $124,295 - $153,541 a year
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
Logistics Manager
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. —Westborough, MA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Manager, Global Transportation
Boston Scientific —Quincy, MA
- $131,700 - $250,200 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Freight Forwarder, Ocean Export
DSV —Boston, MA
- $24.60 - $32.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Assistant for art exhibition coordination - Forwarding / Brokerage
Masterpiece International Ltd - Logistics Company - Malden Ma —Malden, MA
- Full-time
- Office
- In-person
- Entry level
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2d
Import Operations Agent
Radius International —Chelsea, MA
- From $50,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Office
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Purchasing Manager – Commodity & MRO Procurement
Riverdale Mills Corporation —Northbridge, MA
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Freight Forwarder, Aerospace, Boston, Boston
DSV —Boston, MA
- $24.60 - $30.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Associate, Supply Chain Operations
Partners In Health —Boston, MA
- $70,040 - $74,160 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Global Logistics Coordinator - Import/Export Operations
Wellness Pet Company —Burlington, MA
- $74,100 - $105,300 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Director, Global Logistics
Tive —Boston, MA
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Senior level
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10d
Logistics Manager
Plansee Group —Franklin, MA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- 5 years
4d
Operations Manager, Lifesciences
Airspace —Boston, MA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Remote
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Parcel Transportation Analyst
LGC Diagnostics & Genomics —Milford, MA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
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Government Property & Shipping Director 2
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. —Cambridge, MA
- $180,000 - $340,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Master's degree
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Director Government Property & Shipping
ED Wallach Search Group —Cambridge, MA
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Master's degree
13d
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Peak Scientific —Westford, MA
- $90,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ERP systems
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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14d
Warehouse Supervisor
Plansee Group —Franklin, MA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Transportation Analyst 3
EMD-Merck US —Burlington, MA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
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Associate Director, Supply Chain – Logistics, Packaging & Shipping Validation
Candel Therapeutics —Needham, MA
- $184,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- US work authorization

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Logistics Manager

Akebia Therapeutics -
Cambridge, MA

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Job Details

$124,295 - $153,541 a year

Qualifications

Quality control corrective actions
Export management
General freight transportation
Customs regulations compliance
Communication with suppliers
Freight documentation management
Import management
Procedural guides
Pharmaceutical regulatory compliance
Preventive action implementation
ERP systems
Shipment tracking for distribution operations
Cold chain logistics
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
GMP
Training material drafting
Mid-level
Supply chain transportation management
Order shipping
8 years
Transportation management
Freight shipment tracking
Continuous improvement
Quality issues
Distribution management
Temperature monitoring
Compliance documentation
Shipping and receiving inventory management
Temperature control
Delivery record maintenance

Full Job Description

Nearly 37 million Americans are currently affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. 37 million. At Akebia we take that number very seriously and every day we come to work, with the purpose of bettering the lives of each person impacted by kidney disease and the renal community that serves them.

Our tenacious, passionate employees' challenge the status quo and work to develop unique therapeutics that have the potential to set new standards of care for people living with kidney disease.

This is life-changing work, and we are all in, are you?

This position is currently based in our Cambridge, MA office. Please note that our offices will be relocating to Waltham, MA later this year, and this role will transition accordingly. We follow a flexible, "magnet not mandate" approach to in-office work, encouraging collaboration and onsite engagement while supporting hybrid flexibility based on role and business needs.

Job Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of domestic and international pharmaceutical logistics activities supporting commercial and clinical supply chains. This is a highly tactical, execution-focused role requiring hands-on management of shipments, import/export documentation, temperature-controlled transportation, inventory transactions, and shipment tracking. The position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions & Duties

Coordinate domestic and international shipments of pharmaceutical drug substance, drug product, clinical materials, and commercial products.
Execute shipment activities from initiation through final delivery, including carrier selection, booking, documentation preparation, shipment monitoring, and issue resolution.
Coordinate shipment requests with contract manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation providers.
Track and monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with established transportation requirements.
Obtain and review shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of analysis, bills of lading, and customs documentation.
Prepare and maintain shipment records within company systems including ERP, quality systems, and shipment tracking tools.
Complete inventory and material movement transactions in ERP systems.
Coordinate temperature-monitoring activities and review transportation temperature data following shipment completion.
Support investigation and resolution of shipment deviations, transportation excursions, inventory discrepancies, and logistics-related quality events.
Participate in implementation of logistics process improvements and transportation network changes.
Support shipping lane qualification, transportation validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with development, revision, and maintenance of logistics procedures, work instructions, forms, and training materials.
Other duties, projects, and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs, including support for ad hoc logistics, supply chain, quality, and operational initiatives

Skills & Experience

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences supply chain/logistics experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Associate degree with 8+ years of experience within a clinical and/or commercial supply chain function in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment
10 years of work experience within a clinical and/or commercial Supply Chain function in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Import/Export and experience.
Knowledge of comprehensive global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP, GDP, and GCP).
Working knowledge and experience with ERP and Quality systems (Veeva preferred)
Experience in deviation investigation, CAPA implementation.
A self-starter who is capable problem-solver.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external teams at all levels.
A team player with a great positive and professional attitude.
Ability to manage and multi-task in a fast-pace, high-growth environment.
Prior temperature-sensitive or cold chain experience.

Are you an Akebian?

An Akebian is curious, empathetic, and values making connections to people and ideas. Akebian's aren't afraid of diving in and owning a process or a problem, because we all want to deliver a great solution. Akebian's believe that we are better together because we are all working toward a common purpose – to better the life of each person impacted by kidney disease. Want to learn more about what it means to be an Akebian? Visit our website: www.akebia.com

Akebia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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