Manager, Trade & Distribution

Liquidia Corporation

. Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship owner for the company's 3PL warehouse and distribution providers .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing 3PL relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing order management processes. Proficient in performance monitoring, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in supply chain operations.

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3PL Relationship ManagementOrder Management ProcessesDSCSA ComplianceKPI and SLA ManagementCold Chain Distribution

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Hard Skills

Order EntryException HandlingInventory ReceiptData AnalysisProcess ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceBusiness Continuity PlanningSOP DevelopmentChargeback ManagementTemperature Excursion Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCross-Functional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsVendor Management

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsOrder Management Platforms3PL Customer PortalsMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical DistributionHealthcareConsumer Packaged GoodsSpecialty PharmacySupply Chain Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship owner for the company's 3PL warehouse and distribution providers
Monitor and manage 3PL performance against KPIs and SLAs
Lead regular 3PL business reviews addressing performance gaps, capacity planning, and continuous improvement
Manage returns, recalls, damages, expiry, and destruction activities
Ensure 3PL compliance with DSCSA, state licensing, pedigree requirements, current Good Distribution Practices, and other applicable regulations
Support product launches through 3PL item setup, EDI trading partner setup, and inventory receipt
Maintain the state licensing calendar and support renewals, accreditations, and authorizations
Oversee cold chain and product security requirements, including shipping lane qualification and temperature excursion investigations
Maintain and test 3PL business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Own end-to-end order management, including EDI processing, validation, credit holds, allocation, exception handling, and shipment confirmation
Resolve short shipments, pricing discrepancies, allocation and credit holds, backorders, and rejected orders
Monitor order-to-ship cycle times, fill rates, and order accuracy; lead corrective actions
Coordinate order release, pick, pack, ship execution, and shipment confirmation with the 3PL
Partner with Finance and Credit on credit holds, invoicing accuracy, chargebacks, and deduction validation
Track and report order management metrics including order accuracy, OTIF, cycle time, exception and error rates, and backorder aging
Implement process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce manual touchpoints
Support internal and external audits related to order processing and distribution compliance
Oversee accuracy and timeliness of 852 and 867 data feeds
Manage no-charge orders, including free goods, patient assistance shipments, and consignment inventory
Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions
Collaborate with Market Access, Patient Support, Finance, Accounting, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial Analytics, IT, and Legal teams
Follow company compliance policies, procedures, and training requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field required
5+ years of experience in order management, 3PL or warehouse management, distribution, or supply chain operations
Preferably experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or consumer packaged goods environments
Hands-on experience managing 3PL relationships, including SLA and KPI management and business reviews
Strong working knowledge of order management processes, including order entry, validation, exception handling, allocation, and shipment coordination
Working knowledge of DSCSA and other regulatory requirements governing pharmaceutical distribution
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Excellent cross-functional communication and vendor management abilities
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including periodic on-site visits to 3PL facilities
Experience supporting a specialty pharmaceutical product distributed through a limited specialty pharmacy or specialty distributor network preferred
Experience supporting a commercial product launch, including 3PL implementation and EDI trading partner onboarding preferred
Familiarity with ERP and order management platforms and 3PL customer portals preferred
Working knowledge of chargeback, government pricing, and gross-to-net processes preferred
Understanding of state wholesale distributor licensing and accreditation requirements preferred
Experience with cold chain distribution and temperature excursion management preferred
Familiarity with rare disease or pulmonary hypertension therapeutic areas preferred
Experience in a smaller or growth-stage biopharmaceutical environment preferred
Ability to build and interpret operational reporting
Ability to manage vendor and 3PL performance against contractual commitments
Process rigor and attention to detail and accuracy
Regulatory and compliance acumen
Effective problem-solving under ambiguity
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting performance results to leadership
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
401(k) Savings Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities