Snr Spclst, Supply Chain Management

MSD

Dunboyne, Co Meath
Permanent
Full-time

20 days ago

Job DescriptionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for two Senior Supply Chain Management Specialists at our site in Dunboyne, Co. Meath.Bring energy, knowledge, innovatiofn to carry out the following:

Continuously Improve the Material Management Process on site
Ensure purchase orders are placed in line with lead times and agreed SLAs with site customers
Work closely with the Material Availability Team to communicate the material ordering plan
Build an excellent relationship with suppliers of assigned categories to order to ensure value is created and delivered for the site
Track and challenge assigned supplier safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics
Minimizing obsolescence with the site Production Schedulers who allocate direct material to the Process Orders
Ensure material planning processes meet schedule need as well as balancing safety first, quality always and cost
Network with above site ERP subject matter experts to build expertise in oneself and others
SAP Superuser and work with local and global ERP process stewards to build capability
Coaching and mentoring of Supply Chain Planners
SAP Planning Steward
Lead complex Quality Investigations and support as technical SME in both Quality audits as well as other Site Compliance initiatives (e.g. Safety audits)
Lead agreed initiatives to improve Site performance and compliance posture
Own the site’s Inventory Governance process
Manage capacity review (both short-term & long-term) in support of Profit Plan
Engage with above Site Teams – Value-Chain & Demand Management – for both current product portfolio and new product introductions

What skills you will need:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or science related field
3 to 5 years previous experience within Quality operations/ Compliance or supporting Supply Chain or Operations role within a Pharmaceutical Company, or similar manufacturing environment.
Excellent command of English, both written and verbal – ability to work within all levels of the organisation from shopfloor staff to Site Leadership Team.
Computer literate with advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel
SAP knowledge is an advantage.
Strong analytical and priority management skills
Ability and willingness to keep learning.
A team player, who can work autonomously.
Strong communication skills
Sense of initiative and overall coordination of projects and activities

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.So, if you are ready to:Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply todayCurrent Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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