Sr. Associate Supply Chain

Kelly Services; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Transit account

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kelly Services in Juncos, Puerto Rico seeks a Sr. Supply Chain Specialist to optimize capacity and inventory across the GD America's Hub. The role supports product launches, production planning, and GDP/GMP adherence in a life science environment.

The ideal candidate shows strong analytical skills, project management, and experience with SAP and data visualization tools. On-site role offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 4 years Quality work experience, OR
• Associate's degree and 2 years Quality work experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and 6 months Quality work experience, OR
• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Weekly and monthly capacity planning
• Inventory management of finished goods and intermediates
• Support product launches and product revisions
• Represent planning department in operational improvement initiatives and product meetings
• Responsible for both standard and non-standard production order planning
• Manage and communicate critical issues within the organization
• Material and Production Master Data management
• Short-term capacity planning
• Execute GDP/GMP and business processes within GD America's Hub
• Manage outbound/inbound distribution schedules (including shipping documents, courier coordination, and shipping supplies)
• Track and report on distribution budgets and KPIs
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, training materials, and relevant business documents
• Train new staff and lead/facilitate cross-functional meetings
• Support deviation and CAPA management, root cause analysis, and change control processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Prioritization

Facilitation

Detail orientation

Collaboration in matrix org

Quick learner

Negotiation skills

Education

High school diploma/GED with 4 years quality experience

Associate's degree with 2 years quality experience

Bachelor's degree with 6 months quality experience

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

CDOCS

QMTS

Tableau

Power BI

Spotfire

ChatGPT

Job description

Sr. Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Juncos, Puerto Rico

Salary: $28.44 per hour

About the Role:

Kelly is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Specialist to join our dynamic team in Juncos, PR. This position is responsible for supporting business processes and driving process improvements related to the GD America's Hub. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with experience in supply chain operations within a life science, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and 4 years Quality work experience, OR
• Associate's degree and 2 years Quality work experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and 6 months Quality work experience, OR
• Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's with 2 years of Life Science or Business experience (biotechnology/pharmaceutical preferred)
• Associate's degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• High school diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Advanced skills with SAP, CDOCS, QMTS, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, ChatGPT)
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines impacting supply (e.g., GxP, SOX)
• Experience supporting clinical study conduct

Preferred Attributes:

• Quick learner with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent project management, prioritization, and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• High attention to detail
• Collaborative and comfortable in a matrixed organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Weekly and monthly capacity planning
• Inventory management of finished goods and intermediates
• Support product launches and product revisions
• Represent planning department in operational improvement initiatives and product meetings
• Responsible for both standard and non-standard production order planning
• Manage and communicate critical issues within the organization
• Material and Production Master Data management
• Short-term capacity planning
• Execute GDP/GMP and business processes within GD America's Hub
• Manage outbound/inbound distribution schedules (including shipping documents, courier coordination, and shipping supplies)
• Track and report on distribution budgets and KPIs
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, training materials, and relevant business documents
• Train new staff and lead/facilitate cross-functional meetings
• Support deviation and CAPA management, root cause analysis, and change control processes

Outputs:

• Ensure product supply using a GDP-compliant distribution model
• Maintain clear two-way communication between GD America's Hub and internal/external customers
• Advance departmental goals and key initiatives

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affliative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.