• Supply Chain Planner

    Sokol Materials & Services (Skillman, NJ)


    Supply Chain Planner

     

    Job Location

     

    Summit, NJ

     

    Workspace

     

    On-site position (no remote or hybrid options)

     

    Target Hiring Date

     

    July 14, 2025

     

    Work Authorization

     

    Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements are not accepted.

    Requirements

    EDUCATION:

    + Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering or Related Discipline (advanced degree is preferred).

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Minimum 2 years of manufacturing support or related experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

    + Experience in cell therapy/biologic/vaccine manufacturing support, tech transfer, and validation .

    + Design and execute test plans and other risk mitigation exercise as part of investigations (e.g. Root cause analysis and CAPAs).

    + Experience in GMP setting and CAR-T cell therapy.

    + Sponsor and support the change initiatives and the implementation of process improvement initiatives .

    + Support Clinical Production Activities.

    + Experience with the start-up, validation, and licensure of new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

    + Basic knowledge of cGMP’s and multi-national biopharmaceutical/cell therapy regulations.

    + Basic knowledge of facility/clean room design, process, equipment, automation, and validation.

    + Intermediate strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.

    + Intermediate ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into actions.

    + Intermediate ability to prioritize and provide clear direction to team members in a highly dynamic environment.

    + Basic knowledge of quality by design and risk management.

    + Basic experience with Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing

     

    About the Role

     

    The Supply Chain Planner will manage material planning and purchasing activities to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels for clinical trial product manufacturing. This role coordinates with manufacturing, QA, QC, and cross-functional teams to align production schedules, resolve material shortages, and maintain supplier relationships. Responsibilities include developing replenishment strategies, managing supply forecasts, and driving process improvements within cGMP operations.

     

    About the Company

     

    Join Sokol GxP Services – Where Innovation Meets Integrity!

     

    Join Sokol GxP Services, where we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide exceptional Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) services. We are committed to fostering diversity, empowering local talent, and building strong community connections to bring the best-qualified candidates to our clients in the Summit, NJ area. Our inclusive and collaborative culture promotes growth and innovation.

     

    Let’s shape the future of life sciences together!

    Our benefits:

    • health insurance,

    • 401(k),

    • paid holidays,

    • UTO.

     

    All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received within 2-3 weeks from the from the date of receipt.

    Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

    Sokol GxP Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

    By submitting your application and resume, you consent to have your information retained in our repository for six months. This allows us to consider you for future opportunities that may align more closely with your skills and qualifications. If a suitable position becomes available, we will contact you directly.