Supply Chain Specialist - 12 month contract

Kilkenny
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Abbott in IrelandAbbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.Abbott Diabetes Care KilkennyAbbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLEResponsible for coordinating various supply chain projects and managing the flow of material for project, validation and engineering activities, while ensuring timely availability of resources and providing regular updates on project progress.The role involves being an individual contributor that works under limited supervision while applying subject matter knowledge. The Supply Chain Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams, as well as external vendors & suppliers, to achieve these objectives.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead various supply chain projects and provide regular status reports.

Liaise with stakeholders to ensure that material is available on time and in full

Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete projects and tasks.

Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met.

Work closely with Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery.

Co-ordinate material requests for validation and engineering runs.

Prepare and present regular reports on project updates, material supply and inventory levels.

Participate in cross-functional projects including new product introductions (NPIs), process improvements, and system implementations.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum NFQ Level 7 or equivalent.

Minimum 2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

SAP experience preferred
Excel experience preferred
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Project Management experience preferred.

What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny?Health Insurance for you and your familyPensionLife insuranceShort Term Disability ProtectionLong Term Disability ProtectionFlexible workingCarers leaveEducation AssistanceConnect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.Abbott is an equal opportunities employerThe base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Supply ChainDIVISION: ADC Diabetes CareLOCATION: Ireland
Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology ParkADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: Ie - Kkyflx (Ireland)TRAVEL: Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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