Commercial Supply Chain Specialist

The Commercial Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for straightforward administrative activities within Commercial Supply Chain; activities typically consist of well-defined support tasks that are performed under moderate supervision.

This is a 12-month contract, with a chance to extend.

Hybrid role. Requires 3 days on site in Boston.

• Provides logistics support, including coordination and prioritization of planned shipments as well as shipment tracking and troubleshooting distribution-related issues
• Coordinates with external contract manufacturing partners for the collection and review of inventory reports for Vertex materials.
• Prepares Vertex inventory summaries as required
• Supports senior Supply Chain and Quality staff with conducting transactions for material creation, movement, and use in Vertex's material management software system
• Confirms completion and tracking of supply chain supply-related documentation
• Assists with issues affecting the development of production and inventory plans
• Assists with the development and maintenance of relationships with third-party suppliers
• Responsible for handling accountability and destruction of rejected, returned or unusable materials
• Assists senior Supply Chain and Finance staff with tracking supply chain activities and contracts
• Supports the maintenance of the Supply Chain Map program
• Works with other groups (such as Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory, suppliers, etc.) to resolve issues that may block the timely flow of materials or projects

• Displays ability to multitask and, with guidance, prioritize assigned work in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses ability to manage own workload and contribute effectively in a team setting
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Good written and verbal communication skills to exchange relevant information
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Typically requires 2-4 years of work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

$36-$40/HR

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ("Vertex"). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.

The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements