Supply Chain Planner

Team Horizon is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for our client who are a global biopharmaceutical company, for their site in Sligo. This person will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing the flow of products and materials throughout the site. The Supply Chain Planner will ensure all customer demand is fully met for new and existing products, through demand management, efficient production planning and inventory management. The successful candidate will ensure product availability through effective management of available capacity while maintaining cost and quality compliance. 
 
 
Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

 
What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute the supply chain strategy to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce lead times.


• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans to meet customer demand.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to ensure timely delivery of products and services to customers.


• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.


• Identify and assess supply chain risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans to manage disruptions.


• Manage relationships with purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services and resolve any issues that may arise.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inventory levels, procurement costs, and supplier performance.


• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.


• Participate in cross-functional projects to support business goals and objectives.


• Any other duties assigned.

 
What you need to apply:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply chain planning and execution.


• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in an appropriate Technical or Business Discipline.


• APICS (Desirable) Understanding & experience using MRP/ERP systems, especially SAP.