Assistant Scheduler

Description

Tris Pharma, Inc. (www.trispharma.com) is a leading privately-owned U.S. biopharmaceutical company with a focus on development and commercialization of innovative medicines in ADHD, spectrum disorders, anxiety, pain and addiction addressing unmet patient needs. We have >150 US and International patents and market several branded ADHD products in the U.S. We also license our products in the US and ex-US markets. We have a robust pipeline of innovative products spanning neuroscience and other therapeutic categories employing our proprietary science and technology.

Our science and technology make us unique, but our team members set us apart; they are the engine fueling Tris’ passion and innovation. Our colleagues understand the criticality of operating a successful business and take pride in the company’s success. Equally importance to each team member is how we interact with one another on a daily basis. We believe in each other and in respectful, open and honest communications to help support individual and team success.

We have an opening in our Monmouth Junction, NJ facility for an Assistant Scheduler.  

The Assistant Scheduler supports and assists Manufacturing Scheduling in achieving goals and objectives. The incumbent builds upon their pharmaceutical experience and/or education to expand their technical knowledge while contributing to, and supporting, the development, maintenance and monitoring of assigned Scheduling project and program plans.  

Under direct supervision and training from the Master Scheduler and/or other appropriate senior Supply Chain and Operations colleagues, she/he assists Supply Chain and Manufacturing departments by assisting in the development and execution of master production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets while supporting and following manufacturing quality controls and procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards and batch record specifications. The incumbent creates and tracks work orders, assists in resolution of material shortages, material transfer and replenishment strategy execution ensuring product availability while minimizing excess inventory.

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and state, federal and local laws

• Under direction and training from senior Scheduling and Supply Chain colleagues interfaces with, and supports, Manufacturing departments and functions by accurately and realistically scheduling manufacturing activities to create a smooth and manageable flow of work through all relevant areas and machinery; Balances demand from packaging schedule with produced/scheduled batches in the manufacturing processes; Analyzes and optimizes equipment and staff utilization; Compensates and corrects for last-minute requirements and schedule challenges (i.e., staff limitations, equipment failure, component usability, etc.)

• Assists in development and maintenance of master production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets

• Creates, updates and tracks work orders according to proper production schedules

• Identifies and resolves material shortages in collaboration with internal teams

• Assists and executes replenishment strategies to maintain product availability and minimize excess inventory; Assists with monitoring and managing SKU-level inventory accuracy

• Collaborates cross functionally with Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and Operations teams to resolve scheduling conflicts, release priority and optimize workflows; Liaises with Warehouse teams to transfer materials between facilities to support production needs

• Uses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and advanced Excel functions for data analysis and reporting; Administers and tracks SOPs, change controls, deviations, investigations, Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPAs), and CPIs assigned to the Supply Chain department; Assists, tracks and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to support continuous improvement

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field 

       • Ability to quickly learn and understand the pharmaceutical production process

       • Strong data entry skills

       • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)

       • Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines 

       • Excellent planning, organ