Commercial Supply Chain Specialist (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

6d • $36 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 the chance to extend. It is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days on site in Boston.

Requirements

• Displays ability to multi-task 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level