BES280 Associate Supply Chain Engineer

Job Title: Associate Supply Chain Engineer Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Contract - 12 months (possible extensions based on performance) Pay Rate: $70-85/hr Location: Clayton, NC Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Job Summary: The Associate Supply Chain Engineer supports operational readiness, supply chain execution, and warehouse implementation activities within a pharmaceutical environment. This role focuses on ensuring successful facility ramp-up, system integration, and process optimization during project and go-live phases. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, IT, Engineering, and Project Management teams, the Associate Supply Chain Engineer plays a key role in risk mitigation, validation support, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient and compliant supply chain operations. Responsibilities:

• Support supply chain projects in collaboration with management and cross-functional teams.
• Assist in executing operational readiness and project deliverables.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies; execute solutions to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive projects to completion.
• Investigate operational issues, deviations, and unscheduled events; implement corrective actions.
• Optimize processes to improve reliability during transitional phases.
• Support facility readiness activities (e.g., material lifts, dock operations, warehouse modules).
• Provide validation support for systems and processes (including CNC systems and warehouse environments).
• Assist with inventory processes such as cycle counts within warehouse management systems.
• Establish and maintain KPIs and escalation plans.
• Support QA processes including Deviation (DV), Change Control, and CAPA.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits related to warehouse readiness.
• Support go-live decision-making processes and execute readiness checklists.
• Coordinate cross-functional readiness activities to meet project milestones.
• Provide on-site support during go-live and stabilization phases.
• Monitor performance metrics and facilitate rapid issue resolution.
• Document lessons learned and implement corrective actions.
• Support warehouse systems including SAP EWM and interface integrations.
• Develop and maintain Interface Agreements (IFAs) with internal and external partners.
• Troubleshoot system connectivity and data flow issues in collaboration with IT/OT teams.
• Track and analyze operational performance against KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support transition from project phase to steady-state operations.
• Ensure knowledge transfer to operational teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, self-starter with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, IT, Engineering, and Project teams.
• Experience investigating and resolving operational or quality issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Pharmaceutical project experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in supply chain, warehouse operations, or logistics within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Familiarity with GMP/GDP compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting validation and operational readiness activities.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP EWM).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Tools & Software:

• SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Warehouse and inventory management systems

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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