Commercial Supply Chain Specialist (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston is seeking a Commercial Supply Chain Specialist for a 12 month contract with a hybrid work model requiring 3 on-site days. You will provide logistics support, coordinate with external partners, and help maintain inventory reports and material movement in our systems.

You will assist senior staff with transactions, ensure proper documentation, and help resolve issues impacting production and inventory plans while building relationships with suppliers and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides logistics support including coordination and prioritization of planned shipments and shipment tracking.
• Coordinates with external contract manufacturing partners for inventory reports.
• Prepares Vertex inventory summaries as required.
• Supports senior staff with transactions for material creation, movement and use in Vertex's material management software system.
• Confirms completion and tracking of supply chain documentation.
• Assists with issues affecting production and inventory planning.
• Maintains relationships with third-party suppliers.
• Handles accountability and destruction of rejected or unusable materials.
• Assists with tracking supply chain activities and contracts.
• Supports the Supply Chain Map program maintenance.
• Collaborates with Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory and suppliers to resolve blockers to material flow.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organization skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Pharma industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description

General Summary:

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 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 multi-task and and, with guidance, prioritize assigned work in a fast paced environment
• Possesses strong organization skills
• Possesses ability to manage own work load 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 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

No C2C or Third-Party Vendors