Assoc Manager Supply Chain

Fastnet The Talent Group

Cork

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated Supply Chain planning professional looking to take the next step in their managerial career with this leading Life Sciences manufacturing company based in Cork. An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Manager with experience in people management, driving lean initiatives and ERP implementations highly desirable. This is a permanent opportunity. Responsibilities: Responsible for implementing and providing input to the Demand & Supply planning processes, in support of the organisations existing and future business plan across a network of sites, suppliers & CMOs. Works on material schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of materials across the organisations network to meet Supply Chain commitments. Provides business solutions in support of Supply Chain planning. Maintains and assists with the implementation of Supply Chain policies, procedures, techniques, standards, and systems. Contributes to the development of complex new concepts, techniques and standards. Assists with the preparation of project plans and manages projects to successful and timely completion. Provides expertise to the team and functional areas to anticipate and identify complex project issues which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals. Reviews and assists with planning requirements for business operations. Acts as an advisor to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Supports the execution of supply chain planning initiatives to achieve departmental targets. Drives Sales & Operations Planning capability to deliver highest levels of performance. Develops and maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities. Simplifies externally-facing documentation to the benefit of customers. Analyses systems and processes and impact on business performance. Develops tools needed to support Supply Chain performance. Frequently collaborates with other departments (internal & external), to ensure functional area resources are sufficient to achieve project goals and objectives. Acts as a relationship manager for cross-functional or external contacts. Involved in the earliest stage of partner relationships to help build solid foundations for collaboration. May recommend and assist with the design, test & integration of new technologies and/or new processes as needed, to increase efficiency & reduce costs. May assist in the development of operational functional requirements and business process flow architecture of ERP functions and features, in support of the organisations existing and future business plans. Responsibilities: Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, distribution requirements planning, production scheduling, Oracle/DB2/Access databases and Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel) as relates to business needs. Proficiency in ERP system software, with emphasis on Operations/Supply Chain functionality. Some years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or. 5 years' relevant experience and a level 8 minimum degree. Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong time management skills. Has an aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem solving skills. Fastnet has a strict confidentiality policy - please be assured that your details will never be forwarded to any third party without your consent. Fastnet - The Talent Group. 'Not Just Placers.........Partners' The Life Science Specialists. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2656 days ago