Supply Chain Manager

Team Horizon is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a global pharmaceutical company in Cork. You will be part of a high performing diverse, operations leadership team, and be the site's key manager for the management of all supply chain activities related to supply of current products and new product launches. 

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to lead, coach and mentor the supply chain team for the site. You will lead a team of people in Demand Management and supply levelling, Master Scheduling, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Warehouse and Storage management. 


• The role offers career progression and and a generous salaary and benefits package.

What you will be doing:

• Build, develop and mentor a team of diverse professionals within your function


• Partner with the Senior Leadership team to execute on the site and enterprise-wide strategy


• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product availability, with full alignment to production plan while driving continuous improvements to sustain Operational Excellence and improved financial performance across your team


• Ensure the development and delivery of the Supply Chain organizational vision and strategic objectives.


• Take responsibility for Health & Safety, as well as the core Environmental and Energy Sustainability Programmes within the Supply Chain function.


• Develop senior level relationships with suppliers to resolve critical issues, deliver cost savings, and implement value-added processes.


• Monitor and achieve optimal inventory turnover consistent with plant efficiencies, customer service and distribution requirements.


• Ensure that the internal rolling forecast file, which is used to track inventory, production schedule adherence, production batch status and shipment schedule adherence is maintained by the Master Scheduler and Planners.


• Identify and implement continuous improvement Projects in the Supply Chain and WH Areas. 


• Work with the quality system ensuring that the site quality policy and GMP and GDP is fully complied with on a continuous basis. 


• Contribute to the development of the Global Supply Chain Function, i.e. become an active participant of the global team.


• Champion and lead Culture & Engagement and EEDI initiatives in Supply Chain function and across the site.

What you need to apply:

• You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Science with 10 years plus experience in supply chain management.  


• 5 years + People Management with demonstrated ability to develop key talent and to set clear vision and strategy for your team  


• OPEX Black / Green belt certified  


• Experience in engaging, collaborating, and influencing at senior leadership level  


• Ability to think outside the box and provide solutions through structured trouble shooting methodologies