Supply Chain Planning Excellence Lead (Pharmaceutical)

Barden

Cork
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Do you want to join a team dedicated to global pharmaceutical excellence and make a positive impact?We are delighted to be partnering with our multinational client in their search for an experienced Planning professional to join their dynamic team in Cork. This business is a market leader in pharmaceutical distribution, medical-surgical services, and healthcare technology.Reporting directly to the Director of Global Supply Chain Operations, this role will oversee and coordinate activities related to Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP) for the leading pharmaceutical company's Private Label generics division, encompassing multiple renowned brands.ABOUT THE ROLE:

Responsible for conducting regular supply reviews, providing supply forecasts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address supply chain risks. Establishes a structured notification process for efficient issue resolution.
Conducts Demand/Supply scenario modelling to assess the end-to-end supply chain impact, working with teams to implement solutions aligned with brand supply chains and market dynamics.
Sets inventory policies aligned with portfolio segmentation to support the Private Label business strategy, optimizing capital and service levels.
Collaborates with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to implement effective SI&OP processes, mentoring team members on meeting preparation and performance.
Represents the organisation in strategy discussions, ensuring alignment with SI&OP processes to achieve business growth objectives.
Utilizes data analytics to monitor performance metrics, conduct root cause analysis, and propose solutions. Contributes to the development of a Supply Chain planning playbook.
Provides leadership and direction to employees, driving excellence and improvement initiatives through coaching, training, and governance processes.
Champions change, influencing leadership and teams to adopt best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

5 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Strong knowledge of supply chain planning processes and ERP systems.
Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in scenario modelling.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships.
Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Collaborative, adaptable, and self-motivated.
Experience leading projects and strong business acumen.

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