Commercial Supply Chain Specialist

Atrium; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston seeks a Commercial Supply Chain Specialist for a 12-month contract with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days on site). The role focuses on straightforward administrative supply chain tasks under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, working with contract manufacturers on inventory reports, preparing Vertex inventory summaries, and supporting material transactions in Vertex's system, while maintaining documentation and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Typically requires 2-4 years of work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics support, including shipment tracking and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers for inventory reports and data review.
• Prepare Vertex inventory summaries as required.
• Assist with material creation, movement, and use in Vertex's material management software system.
• Confirm completion and tracking of supply chain documentation.
• Assist with development of production and inventory plans.
• Maintain relationships with third-party suppliers.
• Handle accountability and destruction of rejected or unusable materials.
• Support tracking of supply chain activities and contracts.
• Support the maintenance of the Supply Chain Map program.
• Collaborate with Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory and suppliers to resolve blockers.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Vertex software

Job description

The Commercial Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for straightforward administrative activities within Commercial Supply Chain; activities typically consist of well-defined support tasks that are performed under moderate supervision.

This is a 12-month contract, with a chance to extend.

Hybrid role. Requires 3 days on site in Boston.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides logistics support, including coordination and prioritization of planned shipments as well as shipment tracking and troubleshooting distribution-related issues
• Coordinates with external contract manufacturing partners for the collection and review of inventory reports for Vertex materials.
• Prepares Vertex inventory summaries as required
• Supports senior Supply Chain and Quality staff with conducting transactions for material creation, movement, and use in Vertex's material management software system
• Confirms completion and tracking of supply chain supply-related documentation
• Assists with issues affecting the development of production and inventory plans
• Assists with the development and maintenance of relationships with third-party suppliers
• Responsible for handling accountability and destruction of rejected, returned or unusable materials
• Assists senior Supply Chain and Finance staff with tracking supply chain activities and contracts
• Supports the maintenance of the Supply Chain Map program
• Works with other groups (such as Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory, suppliers, etc.) to resolve issues that may block the timely flow of materials or projects

Knowledge and Skills:

• Displays ability to multitask and, with guidance, prioritize assigned work in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses ability to manage own workload and contribute effectively in a team setting
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Good written and verbal communication skills to exchange relevant information
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Typically requires 2-4 years of work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range

$36-$40/HR

Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (\"Vertex\"). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements