Supply Chain Specialist at Eurofins CDMO Alphora

Role: Supply Chain Specialist
Company: Eurofins CDMO Alphora
Location: Oakville, ON
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.

Job Description

Eurofins CDMO Alphora is looking for a highly skilled Supply Chain Specialist to support our cGMP manufacturing facilities. The Supply Chain Specialist will support the sourcing and procurement of materials; manage the Inventory Management System, facilitate the sampling of materials to support the release process, and the shipment of final products and samples to clients while working in a fast-paced cGMP environment. This role is onsite.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the production schedule while working closely with key stakeholders in the Manufacturing BU.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage Supply Chain objectives.
• Support the sourcing and procurement of materials using supplier contacts and databases.
• Support the determination of material requirements and monitor inventory levels (physical and electronic) to ensure adequate supply for all new and ongoing client projects.
• Work closely with vendors to meet internal project needs (i.e., budgets, production timelines).
• Work closely with Eurofins CDMO Alphora’s broker, vendors/clients, Couriers to coordinate and troubleshoot shipments as necessary to address international transit matters including import and export customs clearance.
• Identify and communicate delivery issues affecting production schedules.
• Coordinate the sampling, testing, and release of materials for use in the production facility.
• Actively manage Supply Chain role in Eurofins CDMO Alphora’s Inventory Management System (Ross ERP).
• Coordinate the shipment and delivery of project deliverables including samples to clients from Operations.
• Support Inventory counts (monthly and yearly).
• Support exception management and process improvement initiatives for Supply Chain.
• Interact with clients as required.
• Interact with cGMP auditors or various agencies (e.g. FDA) as required.
• Participate in production/scheduling related meetings.
• Adhere to Eurofins CDMO Alphora’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Environmental, Health and Safety Procedures (EHSPs).

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working in a cGMP environment
• Have experience working with an Inventory Management System (i.e., Ross ERP)
• Have experience with International shipments and the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)
• Have proficient written and verbal skills
• Be capable of multi-tasking
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have good time management and project management skills
• 2-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain preferred

Additional Information

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at .As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website atWe thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.