Pooling Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026. SkyCell scores B on the Alion truth index.
As a Pooling Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our temperature-controlled containers are available where and when they’re needed. You’ll manage their end-to-end movement, balancing availability, cost and service requirements while coordinating shipments, documentation, customs and repositioning across regions. You’ll also resolve operational issues and identify opportunities to make our pooling operations more efficient and reliable.
Location: We need this individual to be within commutable distance to Hyderabad, India given it is an on-site position.
Working pattern: This role is part of a follow-the-sun team and requires flexibility to work rotating shifts and collaborate across time zones
Founded in Switzerland in 2012, SkyCell is transforming global pharmaceutical supply chains through a combination of advanced temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, and digital solutions.
Our integrated product ecosystem helps leading pharmaceutical companies reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide.
Today, SkyCell operates at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and logistics - combining Swiss engineering excellence with a growing digital platform to shape the future of connected pharma supply chains.
Why SkyCell?
Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.
Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.
Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.
Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people - continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.
Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.
What You'll Do:
Shipment Planning & Execution: Plan, book and manage shipments from order creation through delivery and empty return, ensuring documentation is complete, milestones are tracked and issues are escalated when needed
Container Availability & Repositioning: Monitor container stock against demand and forecasts, plan sea and road repositioning, track inbound movements and identify potential shortages
Transport Procurement & Cost Control: Source and compare freight options, select cost-effective and reliable routings, optimise load planning and provide accurate positioning and pooling costs for billing
Customs & Documentation: Prepare and validate import/export documentation, confirm shipper and exporter arrangements, and coordinate customs clearance, classification and country-specific requirements
Systems, Reporting & Communication: Maintain accurate shipment, booking, tracking and master data in SkyCell systems, and provide clear status updates, handovers and escalations across regions and stakeholders
Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure adherence to customer SOPs, local regulations and SkyCell standards, while identifying recurring issues and implementing sustainable process improvements
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
A bachelor’s degree or relevant commercial qualification, with 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics coordination or supply chain operations
Practical experience booking air, ocean and road freight, requesting spot rates, and working with freight quotations and transport options
Working knowledge of Incoterms, customs documentation, HS classification and international logistics processes
Strong Excel and data-handling skills, with experience using AI tools such as Claude to analyse data and create clear reports or visualisations
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate effectively across teams, regions and time zones
Fluent English and confidence using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. Good knowledge of global geography, including major airports and ports. Experience with express parcel bookings and/or pharmaceutical or temperature-controlled logistics is an advantage
If you don't meet every requirement but bring relevant experience, we'd still like to hear from you.
What's In It For You?
Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.
Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.
Flexible ways of working: Our global teams work across our offices in Zurich, Zug, Hyderabad and Basel, with a mix of on-site, hybrid and remote working. Role-specific locations and working arrangements are detailed above.
Company-wide Events: Join us for company events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision. Plus, new joiners experience SkyWeek, our immersive onboarding program.
Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave: Support for new parents with competitive maternity and paternity leave.
Annual Leave & Bank Holidays: Enjoy a generous annual leave package, plus local bank holidays to recharge and unwind.
Ready to Make an Impact?
We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.
Stay Connected with SkyCell
Visit http://www.skycell.ch and explore #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn
How to Apply
Simply click ‘apply for this job’ below! We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission! Please note, we are unable to consider applications sent to us via email.
If you have any questions, you can contact our Talent Team ([email protected]).
SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
For this position, if you are not located in, or able to relocate (without sponsorship) to one of the advertised locations, your application cannot be considered.