Materials Logistics Specialist in Biopharma

JOEL FRANCO

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Associate Degree in Business Administration

Certification

Forklift Instructor HAZWOPER HVAC/R First Aid Certified Skills

Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP, Oracle, J.D. Edwards, Honeybee TMS Professional Summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Thousand Oaks, CA

Material Specialist Nov 2024 – Jan 2026

•Support biopharmaceutical production by handling,dispensing, and staging raw materials in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements.

•Utilize SAP and MES systems for material movements,transactions, and inventory accuracy.

•Perform cycle counts, material issuance, and reconciliationto maintain data integrity.

•Collaborate with planning, quality, and manufacturingteams to ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules.

•Maintain cleanroom gowning compliance (Grade 8/9)and adhere to environmental monitoring and safety standards.

•Participate in continuous improvement activitiesto streamline material flow and documentation processes.

•Ensure proper labeling, segregation, and documentationof controlled materials during storage and transport. A2 Biotherapeutics, Agoura Hills, CA

Materials Management Oct 2023 – Nov 2024

•Utilized SAP and Oracle systems for daily materialsprocessing and inventory tracking.

•Supported warehouse operations including receiving,stocking, and issuing materials.

•Verified shipping and receiving documents such aspurchase orders, bills of lading, and packing slips.

•Maintained GMP compliance in materials handlingand documentation.

•Assisted with dispensing and logistics coordinationfor biopharmaceutical materials. PLZ Corp, Thousand Oaks, CA

Logistics Coordinator Mar 2022 – Oct 2023

•Managed daily shipping schedules and prepared reportsincluding production, inventory, and variance logs.

•Coordinated with carriers and obtained shippingquotes to ensure timely deliveries.

•Monitored material flow and maintained accuratedocumentation for inbound and outbound shipments.

•Supported the warehouse team with administrativeduties and safety compliance.

•Assisted in problem-solving shipping delays andcustomer order discrepancies. Russell Sigler HVAC, Thousand Oaks, CA

Inside Sales Representative Mar 2017 – Feb 2022

•Processed customer orders, managed pricing margins,and tracked daily sales productivity.

•Assisted customers with inquiries, complaints, andforecast management.

•Entered customer forecasts into systems and coordinateddelivery schedules with suppliers.

•Reviewed inventory levels, maintained accuracy,and supported cycle counts with accounting.

•Provided administrative and reporting support towarehouse and production control. Haagen-Dazs Inc., Tulare, CA

Lab Technician Jun - 2012- Feb 2017

BP Solar Inc., Fairfield, CA

Sr. Warehouse Supervisor - Jan 2003 -Jun 2012

Additional Skills:

Quality Assurance & Laboratory Operations

• Performed analytical testing, including moisture analysis and Pellet Durability Index (PDI), ensuring 100% compliance with product integrity standards.

• Conducted line audits, swabbing, and quality inspections, reducing non-conformance incidents by 20%.

• Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies; prepared and dispatched 200+ vials monthly for customer analysis.

• Accurately documented test results, contributing to QA programs that improved audit readiness scores by 15%.

• GMP certified; enforced Good Manufacturing Practices, resulting in zero regulatory violations during inspections.

Warehouse & Safety Management

• Supervised and trained 15+ warehouse personnel, achieving a 98% safety compliance rate and consistent productivity benchmarks.

• Led bi-monthly safety audits, forklift inspections, and housekeeping reviews, reducing workplace incidents by 25%.

• Managed hazardous materials in compliance with environmental and safety regulations, ensuring zero OSHA citations.

• Oversaw inventory control and procurement, improving stock accuracy to 97% and reducing material shortages.

• Directed daily shipping and receiving operations, resolving documentation and delivery issues to maintain 99% on-time shipment rate.

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