Supply Chain Sr. Associate

Location:Onsite - Easton, PA

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 18 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $34/$39 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Join a hands-on supply chain and warehouse operations team at a third-party logistics warehouse for a large biotech pharmaceutical leader in Easton, PA. This on-site role focuses on managing raw material flows, ERP transaction execution, and resolving real-time operational challenges in a GMP-regulated environment. The position requires strong technical acumen, precise data management, and effective cross-functional coordination within dynamic, startup-like operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor purchase orders and inbound shipment schedules to ensure timely material availability
• Own and manage the raw materials receipt tracker, providing real-time receipt lifecycle and quality workflow updates
• Coordinate and manage weekly outbound schedules including delivery creation, quantity/inventory investigations, and transportation
• Oversee shipping and receiving documentation, ensuring accurate execution of GMP processes and records
• Support and execute on-site operations in partnership with 3PL leadership, manufacturing sites, planning, and transportation teams
• Lead integration activities between SAP and LSP systems, preparing governance deliverables such as dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Participate in cross-functional workstreams including 3PL, accounting, procurement, master data, quality, and supply chain
• Facilitate timely resolution of quality issues within the warehouse, including damages and documentation errors
• Investigate and resolve shipment, ERP, and inventory discrepancies, ensuring closure of associated quality records
• Drive continuous process improvements through project management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Required Experience & Skills

• Several years of supply chain or warehouse operations experience in regulated environments (GMP, biotech, medical device, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Proficiency in Smartsheet and Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage and reconcile large data volumes accurately
• Strong structured problem-solving skills, especially resolving WMS/ERP exceptions
• Excellent communication and documentation habits
• Dependable on-site reliability and execution in an operational setting
• Fluency in English, both oral and written

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn new tasks, functions, and responsibilities quickly
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and command skills
• Excellent project management, negotiation, and facilitation skills
• Experience managing multiple responsibilities and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• General understanding of regulatory guidelines (GxP, SOX)
• High attention to detail
• Understanding of clinical study conduct
• Ability to work cross-functionally and within matrixed organizations
• Advanced skills with SAP, MS Office, data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire)
• CMIS PMP or CPIM certification

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Warehouse operations knowledge

2. Supply chain background

3. GMP/GDP experience

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor purchase orders and inbound shipments for material availability
• Maintain receipt tracking and quality workflow updates
• Coordinate outbound scheduling and transportation with 3PL partners
• Ensure shipping/receiving documentation and accurate GMP process execution
• Drive operational strategy and cross-team execution in partnership with 3PL and manufacturing
• Lead SAP/LSP system integration and performance tracking
• Resolve quality issues and shipment discrepancies quickly and accurately

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of Life Science or Business experience (preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry) OR
• Associate’s Degree and 6 years of Life Science or Business experience (preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry) OR
• High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Life Science or Business experience (preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry)

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE