Supply Chain Specialist

Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

The Specialist I, Supply Chain is a member of a team with responsibility for analytical support of the warehouse operations (receiving, storage, materials delivery to production and shipping) and manufacturing operations areas, to ensure tasks within the area are supported and are executed on time, on budget and in strict compliance with GMP, EHS and Company quality systems and requirements. Role may also be called upon fill in cross-functionally within the team’s scope of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that daily tasks and department initiatives are completed to schedule and or as required
• Keep current with all training
• Review as assigned the warehouse Standard Operating Procedures guaranteeing the respect of Quality, Compliance and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements 
• Participate when applicable in EHS program to review EHS performance and to identify and implement preventive and corrective actions
• Support the investigations of Warehouse-related Quality events including Corrective Actions Preventive Actions (CAPA) processes and change controls
• Support cycle counts: review discrepancies identified during cycle counting and define proper corrective actions
• Demonstrated experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with a solid understanding of cGMP requirements
• Operate material movement equipment including standing / sitting fork-lifts
• Receive in GMP components / materials as well as other items through shipping and receiving designated spaces

Requirements

• High School Diploma required Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in supply chain or related discipline or equivalent
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills in an uncompromising process environment
• Some experience with ERP systems, processes and concepts
• Company focused, respectful, of high integrity, be open and honest, and excellent in execution
• Confident with ability to hold others accountable to agreed-upon processes and procedures
• Deadline focused with ability to juggle several activities and deadlines at a time
• Uncompromising dedication to quality
• Work independently and be self-motivated
• Demonstrated team-oriented, process-oriented, and solution-oriented skills
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching and emotional intelligence skills

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.

We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!

August Bioservices is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.