Supply Chain Specialist

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage internal order readiness for the MPP and Detailed Schedule, coordinating pre-production activities and ensuring timely release of orders.

You will work with cross-functional teams, release work orders to the packaging floor, perform required QAD tasks, and communicate with schedulers to maintain schedule integrity. On-site five days per week, you will use MS Office tools to track tasks and keep stakeholders informed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) preferred; related experience may be considered.
• Planning or manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or contract packaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains working knowledge of MPP and Detailed Schedule for assigned sites and resources.
• Works with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure pre-production readiness and expedit es activities to avoid delays.
• Releases work orders to the packaging floor.
• Executes activities to support pre-production readiness such as on-time bulk and component releases.
• Performs QAD tasks as directed by supervision.
• Partners with VSL to maintain Structures/Routers and BOMs for pre-production items.
• Collaborates with Order Management Specialists to ensure timely completion of Lot numbers and expiry forms.
• Maintains regular communication with Detailed Schedulers to ensure issue awareness and transparency.

Job description

We're part of a team where ideas spark change. At Sharp we embrace innovation; we are open to new technology and new thinking. Each day we volunteer ideas, ask questions, and encourage others to do the same - always trying to make things better. Our culture celebrates learning and we expand our skills and gain new knowledge with every project and initiative.

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for tactical internal order management readiness for the MPP and Detailed Schedule. This role executes specific tasks associated with pre-production readiness, while coordinating other tasks. The Supply Chain Specialist tracks required activities, identifies gaps, and follows up accordingly to ensure successful and timely completion. Escalates to the Value Stream Leader (as needed) to ensure cross-functional completion of content / activities required to release the orders on time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a working knowledge of the MPP and Detailed Schedule for assigned sites and resources.
• Works with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure pre-production readiness. Identifies potential issues and expedites activities that may otherwise delay or alter schedules. Escalates accordingly.
• Releases work orders to the packaging floor.
• Executes activities as required to support pre-production readiness (i.e. ensuring on-time bulk and component releases).
• Performs QAD tasks as directed by supervision.
• Partners with VSL to ensure maintenance of the Structures/Routers and BOMs for pre-production items and recurring production.
• Partners with Order Management Specialists to ensure timely completion of Lot number and expiry forms.
• Maintains regular communication with Detailed Schedulers to ensure awareness and transparency of any issues or changes.
• Performs other associated tasks as directed by supervision.

This position requires:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-3 years of relevant experience required. Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) preferred. Related experience and/or education may be considered.
• Planning or manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or Contract Manufacturing or Packaging is preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint & Word. Ability to work on-site five days per week.