Associate Project Manager I - NPI

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in the United States is seeking a Procurement/Materials Planner to assist with customer projects and order fulfillment, ensuring objectives meet time and budget constraints while complying with pharmaceutical regulations.

The role emphasizes creating production schedules, coordinating with procurement, monitoring On-Time Delivery, and supporting ERP/MRP activities, material receipts, BOM accuracy, and shipment documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; 1–3 years related experience.
• College level mathematics and quantitative skills.
• Solid computer skills and ability to perform complex tasks.
• Strong reasoning, problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent time management and adaptability in changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules for long-term forecast and short-term demands.
• Monitor workflow, ensure schedule integrity and timely communication.
• Place PO requisitions and coordinate with procurement to expeditate or adjust orders.
• Support ERP with MRP tools and ensure accurate BOM and batch records.
• Support shipment documentation and disposition of nonconforming materials.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Professional proficiency

Reasoning

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Summary of Objective

Assists with designated execution of customer projects and ongoing order fulfillment to ensure that objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget while adhering to applicable pharmaceutical regulations. Supports maintaining exceptional client satisfaction and superior business performance metrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned. Create and maintain the customer specific production schedule for both long-term forecast and short-term production demands; follow up on the workflow through each step to maintain schedule integrity and communication. Communicate any On-Time Delivery risks. Ensure accurate forecasts are in place for monthly Material Requirements Planning runs. Understand and interpret application of purchasing authorization from the supply agreement; Place purchase order requisitions with procurement and work with them to expedite, delay or cancel if necessary; ensure on-time delivery and communicate any issues with on-time delivery. Support fulfillment and application of Material Requirements Planning tools in ERP system though forecast and order management. Maintain an understanding of the document creation process which includes, but is not limited to the following: Lot/Expiration form creation, material receipt/release, batch record preparation and ERP work order creation. Track On-Time Delivery and document creation metrics for the appropriate business units. Manage and monitor purchase order status’ within the PCI-Rockford organization to ensure On-Time Delivery metrics are met. Work with the customer to ensure correct components and artwork changes; communicate price variances with management. Review and approve documentation including specifications and batch records, as required. Create bill of materials, component item number and ensure overall data entry accuracy and management. Monitor and facilitate timely Releases of finished goods. Assist in the preparation of shipment documents. Assist with disposition of Nonconforming materials and Component Variance Notifications. Order and ensure shipper labels and print mats are ready for maintenance and production requirements. Ensure obsolete materials are dispositioned and invoiced after a component revision or the end of a project. Responsible for ensuring the destruction of obsolete materials & expired materials as well as providing the Certificate of Destruction to the customer (as required). Work with Incoming Quality Department to ensure timely release of components and bulk. Allocate and manage lot specific materials to the Work Order. Maintain optimal component inventory level for customer owned inventory. Provide continuous support to Project Manager and team for day to day internal problem solving and trouble shooting. Training and onboarding for new employees within same role, as requested. This position may require overtime and/or weekend work. Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules. Attendance to work is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: Associate's Degree in a related field and/or 1-3 years related experience and/or training. College Level Mathematical Skills Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs. Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs. High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms. Preferred: Able to set and achieve challenging goals. Ability to adapt to a changing work environment. Ability to display excellent time management skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.

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