Supply Chain Specialist III

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Job Description

Job Responsibilites

• Book and coordinate domestic and international shipments of raw materials, WIP, and samples with approved 3PL and transportation providers.
• Track shipments from booking through delivery, communicate status and delivery expectations, and address delays or service exceptions through timely escalation and follow-up.
• Coordinate shipping forecasts, pickup schedules, and replenishment plans with site teams, Trade Compliance, and external logistics partners.
• Maintain shipping lane information and support provider onboarding, transportation initiatives, and approved logistics solutions that reduce operational risk.
• Coordinate receiving and material movements between 3PL facilities and manufacturing sites to support clinical and commercial requirements.
• Execute accurate and timely purchase order receipts, inventory transfers, adjustments, and other authorized ERP transactions.
• Reconcile inventory records between internal systems and 3PL facilities; investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate inventory disposal and destruction activities in accordance with approved authorization and documentation requirements.
• Work with internal and external partners to improve receiving, replenishment, and inventory transaction processes.
• Perform assigned activities in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), applicable Good Distribution Practices (GDP), approved standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements.
• Support appropriate storage and transportation conditions, material status controls, and traceable documentation in coordination with Quality and operational partners.
• Initiate or support deviations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), and change controls within assigned scope and delegated authority.
• Partner with Quality, sites, and service providers to investigate transportation and inventory exceptions, identify root causes, and implement approved corrective actions.
• Author or revise SOPs and forms, maintain current role-specific training, and escalate risks that could affect material integrity or supply continuity.
• Serve as an operational point of contact for assigned 3PL activities, coordinating priorities, resolving service issues, and following through on agreed actions.
• Develop and maintain transportation and inventory performance measures; prepare periodic reporting, including quarterly KPI updates, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support operating spend forecasts and budget tracking for assigned warehouse and transportation activities.
• Coordinate assigned cross-functional projects to standardize systems and processes, improve service reliability, and support global network initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers to implement approved logistics improvements and risk-mitigation actions.
• Provide cross-functional and backup operational support, and perform other related duties as assigned.
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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant warehouse, transportation, logistics, or supply chain experience; or a high school diploma with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 4 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology cGMP operations or supply chain experience supporting clinical and commercial activities.
• Experience in GMP warehouse logistics, distribution, cold-chain pharmaceutical transportation, and applicable GDP requirements.
• At least 2 years of ERP experience involving order management, inventory transactions, and reporting; familiarity with Oracle or SAP, warehouse management systems, and courier portals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including tables, formulas, arrays, and conditional formatting.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation, 3PL coordination, shipping lane management, and provider onboarding.
• Experience writing SOPs and supporting deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and root-cause investigations.
• Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement.

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