What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Reconciliation Specialist position at CORDEN PHARMA BOULDER INC?
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
Corden Pharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.
SUMMARY
Serves as the primary interface for daily usage of materials, machine hours, and shop floor resources in Manufacturing. Coordinates with the lead production scheduler to ensure all reconciliation of data is executed on time and accurately. Coordinates with Planning and Production readiness team to ensure material ordering, kitting, and preparedness is completed on time and in full to support Manufacturing. Supports month end close activities and escalates issues in area of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports finite planning schedules for Large-Scale and Small-Scale Pharmaceutical intermediates and final products operations. Accurately reconciles batch and cleaning and changeover times
- Completes SAP material consumptions used for large-scale, small-scale, pilot plant, and cleanup/changeover process orders. Support the review of process orders for raw material and solvent consumption accuracy. Investigates discrepancies through Batch Record Reviews and performing an inventory of final products, intermediates, or raw materials in Manufacturing plants
- Supports investigation to determine root cause and schedule delays between departments. Supports root cause evaluation for any SAP Process Order inventory errors in raw materials, solvents, intermediates, and finished products and makes necessary adjustments in SAP to maintain accurate inventory usage and genealogy
- Alerts Production Planning, Warehouse, and Operations regarding potential process order, material or solvent discrepancies, and initiates appropriate remedial actions. Supports prioritization of sampling and testing of materials with Planning Group
- Coordinates with Production Planning to assure correctness of the pick lists or related BOM driven materials. Supports timely and accurate submission of material delivery request. Supports tracking KPIs for materials delivery and partnering with Warehouse to determine variances and correct actions
- Supports month end close process, through timely and accurate reporting of RM, intermediate and solvent in SAP. Supports Cost Accounting for monthly inventory variance reporting and process order close out
- Supports identification and communicates to Planning any shortage of documentation that prevents confirmation of material usages and yields
- Fills in for Lead Production Schedule as needed
- Supports month end to ensure all applicable process orders are closed for the month, and all material movements are complete and accurate
LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with SAP, PP, and MM modules, and/or related ERP Systems preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; work with hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
- Organized, flexible, responsive, and proactive
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately with details and numbers
- Ability to effectively use SAP to drive accurate reconciliations
- Ability to apply creativity and innovation to identify new approaches and solve existing problems
- Strong knowledge and capabilities to apply business software solutions such as Microsoft Excel and Word
- Analytical problem-solving skills; ability to independently identify problems and present solutions
- Willingness to work on rotating 12-hour shift, days or nights
SALARY
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
BENEFITS
- 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance PPO/HSA
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- ID Theft Protection
- Life Insurance
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
- Vision Insurance
This posting will expire on May 31, 2025.
