Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Work from Home on Fridays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Join Natco Pharma USA Team
Natco Pharma USA is entering an exciting phase of growth as we expand our U.S. sales and distribution operations. Backed by the global strength of Natco Pharma Limited, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compliant pharmaceutical products to the U.S. market.

Who is Natco Pharma USA?
Based in Northern New Jersey, we are a fast-growing, innovative specialty pharmaceutical company, distributing solutions for both retail and institutional needs from leading global manufacturers. We are revolutionizing the U.S. pharmaceutical industry by making high-quality medicines more accessible and affordable. As a subsidiary of Natco Pharma Limited, a global leader with a presence in over 50 countries, we are proud to bring top-tier pharmaceutical products to the American marketplace.

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to manage pharmaceutical supply chain and commercial operations. The role will coordinate inventory planning, purchasing, contract packaging, batch receipt and release, imports, logistics, compliance documentation, and operational reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with internal functions and third-party service providers to maintain product availability and support timely execution of supply plans.

In this role, you will… 
Inventory Planning and Replenishment

• Review inventory reports, sales trends, forecast changes, supplier lead times, and packaging schedules to identify replenishment needs and supply risks.
• Maintain working supply plans and recommend forecast or ordering adjustments.
• Monitor finished-dose, bulk, and repackaged inventory and escalate potential shortages or delays.

Purchasing and Supplier Coordination

• Serve as the primary operational contact for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), coordinating forecasts, purchase orders, production schedules, batch readiness, and delivery timelines, and escalating supply issues to relevant internal teams.
• Create, review and revise purchase orders for finished goods, bulk materials, packaging components, testing, freight, and related services.
• Update purchase orders for quantity changes, batch yields, freight charges, commercial invoices, and revised delivery schedules.
• Track supplier orders, production status, documentation, and shipment timelines.

Contract Packaging Operations

• Develop, maintain, and communicate packaging schedules based on inventory needs, material availability, and business priorities.
• Coordinate third-party packaging activities from bulk receipt and authorization through expiry assignment, packaging, shipment, and warehouse receipt.
• Review labels, cartons, printed components, sample proofs, and barcodes for accuracy and scan ability.

Batch Receipt and Release Coordination

• Review shipping and batch documentation, import release records, and temperature-monitoring reports.
• Confirm completion of required documentation before submitting release requests and follow up to support timely inventory availability.
• Maintain organized records of pending, approved, and completed release activities.

Import, Freight, and Compliance Support

• Coordinate import shipments with manufacturers, freight carriers, customs brokers, warehouses, and other logistics partners.
• Review shipping and customs documentation, monitor shipment progress, and help resolve documentation and clearance issues.
• Coordinate with third party warehouse on the required import permits, including requests, accuracy checks, distribution, validity monitoring, and replacement when needed.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical serialization and product-tracing requirements, including electronic data transmission and exception resolution.

Reporting and Operational Support

• Prepare periodic inventory, cash flow, invoice, and operational reports; validate third-party reports against internal records.
• Coordinate annual or periodic stability studies with manufacturing and analytical partners and track completion.
• Review damage and return reports and coordinate appropriate inventory disposition documentation.
• Support new-product setup, operational forms, packaging reviews, warehouse readiness, and launch coordination.

We require … 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related field. 
• Minimum 5-10 years working in pharmaceutical supply chain, commercial operations, inventory management, contract packaging, logistics, or distribution.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, forecasting, inventory reporting, batch documentation, imports, and third-party logistics.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, SAP or other ERP and experience maintaining operational trackers and reports.
• Excellent organization, communication, analytical judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, external partners, changing schedules, and time-sensitive deliverables.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Must be able to work from the Parsippany office at least four days each week and coordinate time-sensitive operational matters during regular business hours.

We prefer…

• Experience in the U.S. generic pharmaceutical industry and familiarity with third-party warehouses, contract manufacturers, laboratories, freight carriers, and customs brokers.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical traceability, serialization, controlled-substance import requirements, stability programs, or inventory disposition processes.
• Experience with an ERP platform such as SAP

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Natco Pharma USA
We believe that diversity is our strength. We celebrate different perspectives and embrace the unique qualities each individual brings to the table. Our commitment to building a team as diverse as the clients we serve fosters innovation, growth, and excellence. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered, free from harassment and discrimination. Join us in making a difference and contributing to a culture where authenticity thrives

Disclaimer
Natco Pharma USA is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all walks of life. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions, disabilities), age, ancestry, veteran status, liability for military service or military status, disability, mental illness, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), unemployment status (with respect to job advertisements), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital, domestic partnership, or civil union status, unlawful activity outside the workplace during non-work hours, such as the use of tobacco products, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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