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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Edison, NJ

Pay: $80,000 - $100,000

A highly reputable pharmaceutical manufacturing company is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, with a focus on pharmaceutical products, to ensure timely production, compliant distribution, and reliable product availability. This role collaborates closely with manufacturing, sales, quality, regulatory, and external partners to align demand and supply, optimize processes, and support strategic projects in a fast-growing, financially stable organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure timely production, supply of products from manufacturers, and on-time delivery, shipment, and release of finished goods.
• Work closely with manufacturing units to develop and adjust production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory requirements, and operational constraints.
• Lead and support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities by collaborating with the sales team to gather market intelligence and integrate sales forecasts into operational planning.
• Align demand and supply plans to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
• Ensure all supply chain processes comply with relevant industry regulations, including Good Distribution Practices and DSCSA, and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to facilitate efficient, compliant, and aligned operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement across the supply chain and implement solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
• Manage relationships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other external partners to support forecasting, production planning, documentation, and continuous product availability.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of operational policies and procedures to standardize and strengthen supply chain practices.
• Support cross-functional projects within the organization, contributing supply chain expertise and helping drive successful project execution.
• Use advanced Excel and inventory/ERP tools to perform data analysis, demand planning, and reporting to support decision-making.
• Monitor key supply chain metrics and proactively address risks or issues that could impact service levels, compliance, or costs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical operations, supply chain management, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with supply chain planning, including demand planning and forecasting.
• Strong exposure to pharmaceutical industry operations and requirements.
• Solid understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements, including Good Distribution Practices and DSCSA.
• Proficiency in inventory management software or any ERP program used to manage supply chain and operations data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement effective process improvements.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners such as CMOs.
• Experience working with global supply chains and supporting product launches.
• in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and tools.
• Experience in alliance or partner management within a pharmaceutical or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
• Interest in growing into a people management role as the organization continues to scale.
• Comfort working in a scaling company environment with evolving processes and structures

***INTERVIEWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK***

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site role operating Monday through Friday, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work closely with a team of approximately 20 colleagues across sales, operations, pricing, and customer service, fostering a collaborative and cross-functional environment. The organization is privately held and financially stable, with a strong focus on growth and no history of layoffs, offering real opportunities for career progression and eventual people management responsibilities. You will gain exposure to global supply chain operations and product launches while working with inventory management systems, ERP tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, in a structured yet dynamic office setting

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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