Scheduler, Supply Chain Manager

Drive the flow of operations that bring life-changing pharmaceuticals from raw materials to clinical distribution. As the Scheduler, Supply Chain Manager, you will oversee end-to-end production processes, ensuring alignment with GMP standards and global regulatory expectations while optimizing sourcing, logistics, and distribution. Title Scheduler, Supply Chain Manager Location NJ5-Totowa, New Jersey Department Radiopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Training Curriculum ID TCU.005 Pay80,000-95,000 / YR ( Based on experience and education) ShiftTBDOverview : The Scheduler, Supply Chain Manager is responsible for oversight of the production process from the procurement of raw materials through distribution logistics associated with the manufacture of safe, pure, effective, and sterile pharmaceuticals distributed for clinical and eventual commercial use in accordance with GMP guidance and FDA, EMA regulatory agencies) . The Scheduler, Supply Chain Manager optimizes essential areas of the supply chain (sourcing / procurement, production / operations, logistics and distribution) by employing performance analytics and forecasting tools to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The Scheduler, Supply Chain Manager coordinates activities across a variety of our operation sections including administrative personnel, warehousing, manufacturing, quality control testing laboratories, quality assurance, project managers, and third-party distribution entities who together execute essential tasks to provide drug products to clinical sites on behalf of our clients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Scheduler, Supply Chain Manager supports the supply planning process for our CDMO in Totowa NJ providing critical, lifesaving therapeutic drugs to clinical sites. Assists in the development of supply strategies, helping to create and execute supply plans, identifying and reporting any risks or constraints that may affect product availability. Supply planning and execution. Includes analysis of unit operations and utilization of resource leveling strategies and operation management analytics to optimize process workflows. Participates in process improvement projects and initiatives to optimize supply chain processes. Leads process improvement and kaizen projects. Develop and execute supply plans for materials related to all product portfolios, creating an efficient mechanism to ensure on-time delivery of critical therapeutic drugs to clinical sites in North America and ROW. Maintain database of licensure and compliance related documentation of clinical sites supplied with theraputic dose and incoming radioisotope suppliers. Maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring purchase orders are up to date for Drug Substance, Drug Product, finished goods, packaging consumables and incoming radioisotopes to meet demand. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement. Builds and maintains relationships with supply chain teams and stakeholders collaborating to ensure continuity of supply, through product delivery, and identifies potential risks. Receives and processes therapeutic drug orders from customers and clinical sites Coordinates with client / customer based clinical supply teams, external suppliers, site manufacturing / operations and distribution logistics to ensure manufacturing and delivery of our drug products on time. Monitor changes in demand, communicate with stakeholders to adjust production plans, and incorporate changes into site production schedules. Risk Management and Problem Solving Identifies and resolves supply constraints, working closely with stakeholders. Provides input into budget processes, inventory projections, and root cause analysis for any supply issues. Supports new product introductions while maintaining clinical supply demand for existing products. Follows SOPs, fulfills orders, and maintains a high level of accuracy across data platforms utilized in clinical distribution reporting, quality metrics, and KPI / performance analytics. Digital acumen, analytics, and learning. Demonstrates interest and adaptability in learning digital tools and platforms (Power BI, Salesforce, forecasting systems) and integrates them into daily operations. 100% site essential role at our Totowa NJ manufacturing facility. Performs other tasks / duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum B.S. Degree in supply chain management, business administration, industrial engineering, and / or other applicable engineering curriculum 2+ years of experience in supply chain management in a pharmaceutical environment required. Course work in operations management and planning analytics preferred. Experience with radioisotope supply and just-in-time radiopharmaceutical logistics preferred. Understanding of radiopharmaceutical global import / export requirements preferred. Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with clinical or commercial distribution preferred. Knowledge of supply chain operations. Proficient with ERP systems, planning / operational software, physical and transactional workflows. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Base understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP, FDA, EMA) Strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively and under tight deadlines. Ability to work overtime as needed. Able to perform tasks with minimal error rate. Ability to lift 50 pounds.