Skip to main content
Job Posting

Logistics Technologist

Dublin, Leinster
Apply Now

On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0178245 Date posted 04/15/2026 Location Dublin, Leinster

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.  I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

Logistic Technologist

As our Logistics Technologist, you play a critical role because the position sits at the core of a regulated pharmaceutical supply chain, where accuracy directly impacts product quality and safety. The role combines hands‑on logistics activities with strict compliance requirements and continuous improvement. It also provides broad responsibility across operations, inventory, and procurement, making it a key operational function.

How will you contribute:

  • Ensure smooth material flow including goods receipt, sampling, tanker offloading, material staging, storage, and shipment
  • Execute logistics operations in compliance with cGMP, GWP, SOPs, and HSE regulations
  • Operate and maintain forklifts, VNA trucks, PPTs, and other handling equipment
  • Maintain accurate inventory through RFT receipts, timely stock transactions, cycle counts, and monthly reporting
  • Support waste handling processes (solid and liquid) and contribute to process and efficiency improvements
  • Assist procurement activities including stock monitoring, purchase order creation, supplier communication, and system updates
  • Complete all required documentation and report deviations or abnormal events promptly

What you bring to Takeda:

  • Leaving Certificate required; further education in Supply Chain or Material Handling is an advantage
  • 2–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment; warehouse experience essential
  • Valid forklift, VNA, and PPT licenses
  • Experience with SAP or similar Warehouse Management Systems
  • Strong communication skills, teamwork, flexibility, and ability to work independently in a regulated environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); ability to work at heights
  • Dangerous goods handling training, Lean/Six Sigma experience, First Aid/ERT training

What you can look forward to with us:

  • Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.

  • Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.

  • Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.

  • Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.

  • Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.

  • Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.

  • Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.

  • Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.

  • Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.

  • Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.

  • Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.


More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Locations

Grange Castle, Ireland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
Apply Now
Glassdoor Reviews and Company Rating

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.

  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.

  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.

  • Great Place to Work

    Recognized for our culture and ways of working, we’re proud to be Certified as a Great Place to Work® in 25 countries and regions.

  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.

  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

Related Content

Jobs for you

View More Jobs
Exterior of Takeda Building

About our location

Dublin, Leinster


View Map of Dublin, Leinster