Pfizer

Continuous Improvement Specialist - Supply Chain Operations -Secondment (6 -12 Months)

United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo Full time

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Our dedicated manufacturing logistics and supply team ensures that customers and patients receive the essential medicines they require precisely when they need them. By embracing challenges, envisioning new possibilities, and taking decisive action, you will contribute to delivering medicines to the world with greater speed and efficiency. Your role is crucial in making sure that the supply chain operates smoothly, overcoming obstacles, and continuously innovating to meet the demands of healthcare.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

In this role, you will:

  • Plan and manage the efficient flow of products and services through the Pfizer supply chain cycle, ensuring timely arrival and quality standards.

  • Guide the execution and continuous improvement of logistics processes and systems to meet customer requirements.

  • Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing your time effectively and developing short-term work plans.

  • Support Demand Planning and Inventory Management, ensuring compliance with business processes and audit readiness.

  • Maintain accurate System Application & Products Master Data, sharing best practices with Super Users and stakeholders.

  • Generate necessary information for site meetings, ensuring material supply aligns with the MRP schedule and manage the Intercompany invoice resolution process.

  • Coordinate Bill of Materials builds for new product introductions, oversee Change Control, adhere to HR policies, and actively study and apply best practices for process improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 1 year of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.

  • Expertise in purchasing, manufacturing, and production control.

  • Broad understanding of the supply chain environment.

  • Demonstrated project management skills.

  • Proficiency in System Application & Products.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong knowledge of Master Data concepts.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.

  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: November 21, 2025.

  • Additional Location Information: USA - MI - Kalamazoo Portage Road.

  • Eligible for Relocation Package – NO.

  • Secondment 6-12 months.

  • If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.

  • There will be no change to your current work location.

  • Position is considered Flexible, and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day (LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).

  

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Some off shift work will be necessary to support off shift CI meetings.


 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt