Title: Supply Chain Sr. Associate
Duration: 12 months
Location: Fully Remote
Work Schedule: 7-4 Mon - Friday

Description
Ideal Candidate: B.S. 2-3 YOE. SAP experience.

Accountabilities 

• Support business processes related to GD America's Hub business and process improvements with minimum supervision
• Act as a team lead or -member in cross functional projects
• Provide appropriate and accurate information and analysis for effective decision making in GD America's Hub
• Manage and oversee Compliance related activities
• Develop strategic and tactical processes that increase the Corporate Transportation value proposition with minimum management direction

Responsibilities 

• Execute GDP/ GMP and business processes in the scope of GD America's Hub with minimum supervision 
• Manage outbound/ inbound distribution schedule with appropriate level of detail and prioritization
• Execute processes related to outbound/ inbound distribution including creation of shipping documents, booking of couriers and managing shipping supplies 
• Track distribution Budget
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI's) and metrics for area management
• Develop and maintain Client training materials related to the GD America's Hub
• Develop and maintain applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Forms, and/or Business documents?
• Provide training to new staff
• Represent GD America's Hub by leading and/or facilitating cross-functional team meetings to develop and implement business solutions which optimize processes
• Support Deviations/CAPAs, root cause assessments, and change control records

Outputs

• Ensure product supply using a GDP compliant distribution model
• Maintain two way communication between GD America's Hub and Internal and External Customers
• Advance on the departmental goals and key-initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• OR Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• OR Associate's degree and 6 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• OR High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

Minimum Requirements

• Basic Education & Experience Master’s degree or Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Associate's degree and 6 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry 
• Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication
• Excellence in working with MS Office

Preferred Requirements 

• Ability to learn new tasks, functions and responsibilities quickly
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Analytical reasoning and creative problem-solving ability to conceive the solutions of tomorrow
• Effective communication and command skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Good negotiation and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated skill to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously in a fluid environment with time pressures
• General understanding of regulatory guidelines impacting supply (i.e. GxP, SOX)
• High attention to detail
• Understanding of clinical study conduct
• Ability to operate in a team or matrixed environment
• Advanced skills using Client systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, CDOCS, QMTS and data visualization software (Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire)
• CMIS PMP certification and/or CPIM certification

Basic Qualifications    

• High school/GED + 2 years work experience OR? Associates and 6 months work experience OR Bachelors

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:    

• SAP Experience
• SOP Experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Day to Day Responsibilities:    

• Manage daily inbound and outbound distribution activities, including scheduling, shipment processing, transportation document gathering and courier coordination
• Ensure compliance with GDP/GMP requirements and support quality activities (deviations, CAPAs, change controls)
• Monitor budgets, track KPIs, and provide data analysis to support operational decisions
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and business documentation; train staff as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve processes, and support strategic initiatives
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted product supply

Possible Extension:    

• No

Red Flags:    

• No SAP & SOP experience

Interview Process:    

• 2 interviews.
• First interview will take place over the phone with the hiring manager. Second interview will consist of a virtual interview with order management team members.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $35.41/hr - $39.08/hr.