Global Supply Chain Specialist

ICON plc • Farmingdale, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. We are currently seeking a Global Supply Chain Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Global Supply Chain Specialist at ICON, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain processes to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of goods and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and drive supply chain excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a related area, preferably in a global environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience in engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of kit production vendor including maintaining performance metrics and making timely recommendations to management
• Maintain performance metrics and make timely recommendations to senior management if these requirements are not met
• Attend inter departmental and CLW risk assessment meetings to provide subject matter expert guidance to Project Managers on import and export regulations related to Kits and Specimen shipments
• Work with quality assurance teams to investigate and process any quality issues, supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support QA team during sponsor audits providing relevant information to auditors for any Kit supply and Logistics related enquiries
• Audit vendor invoices to confirm accuracy in accordance with pricing agreements.
• Work with ICON finance team to process payments and ensure timely payments to vendors
• Collaborate with ICON Procurement team to provide operational oversight to contract and pricing negotiations
• Improve the global department’s operational performance by introducing new ideas and concepts, with particular focus on new technologies and innovative solutions to kit supply challenges
• Responsible for the Kit supply component of the Business Contingency Plan for ICON Central Laboratories
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

What This Job Offers

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