Immediate Hiring: Supply Chain Project Manager || New Brunswick, NJ

Job Title : Supply Chain Project Manager

Duration : 12 Month Contract (Possible extension based on work performance)

Location : New Brunswick, NJ

Hybrid Position

100% onsite required for training and once done min 50% required onsite as per manager.)

Job Summary :

The primary function of this role is to lead / participate in a range of Supply Chain and related projects for External Manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinates activities and manages teams engaged in the planning, project management and execution of supply chain projects.
• Participates as required in External Manufacturing (ExM) projects as the Supply Chain lead.
• Creates detailed project work plans for projects assigned, identifies scope, key milestones, and deliverables, and updates as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Directly manages day-to-day operational aspects of projects to ensure task completion to meet project milestones and successful project delivery.
• Holds regular meetings with project team and effectively communicates relevant project status, key issues and potential problems to all stakeholders.
• Effectively applies project management methodologies and enforces project standards.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Engages with Third Party Alliance partners to ensure integration of partner requirements into ExM operations.

Required Competencies :

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks at same time.
• Creates and maintains strong working relationships within Client organization and externally with trade partners, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and organizations.

Required Qualifications :

• BS / BA degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a supply chain environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry that encompasses a basic understanding of business specific organizations functions and support systems (manufacturing, packaging, artwork, regulatory, marketing, quality, and supply chain)
• Knowledge of end-to-end processes in forecasting, product planning, order fulfillment, and procurement.
• Understanding of the new product development and commercialization process.
• Team management experience, demonstrates competence in managing cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to foster motivation within the project team to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills required.
• Experience in working within a global and culturally diverse organization.
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