Supply Chain Specialist
Sharp Services
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) preferred
- Planning or manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or Contract Manufacturing or Packaging preferred
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint & Word
- Ability to work on-site five days per week
Company overview
Sharp Services is a global leader in pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing services with over 70 years of heritage. The company specializes in three core areas: sterile manufacturing for clinical use and small-scale commercial requirements, comprehensive clinical trial supply services from preclinical to commercial launch, and innovative commercial packaging solutions. With a workforce of over 2,500 employees across state-of-the-art GMP facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands, Sharp provides end-to-end support for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. Their expertise spans the entire drug development lifecycle, offering solutions that reduce risk, complexity, and timelines for clinical trials while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. The company's recent $100 million investment in expanding its EU and US facilities demonstrates its commitment to enhancing capabilities and capacity to better serve partners worldwide.