Supply Chain Planning team manager
Please note: A minimum Stamp 4 working Visa or EU passport is needed to be considered for this role.
The role will serve as a production planner for the site, responsible for planning for material and production-related activities, including commercial requirements, special projects, new products, and product changes in support of the Dublin 15 Biologics Manufacturing Site.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for ensuring production schedule is accurate on SAP.
· Responsible for scheduling and releasing process orders in SAP.
· Responsible for coordinating with Manufacturing and WCL to ensure JIT and Weigh & Dispense area are aligned and functioning smoothly to ensure materials available for on time production.
· Interfaces with all levels of the organization and collaborates with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, MS&T and QA to ensure utilization of data, systems and interfaces to optimize efficiency.
· Responsible for strategic planning / inventory analysis.
· Supports New Material Introduction process as necessary.
· Provides support to Supply Chain Projects and manufacturing/project teams as the Supply Chain Planning representative as needed.
· Coordinates with planner/buyers to assure execution of materials requirement process to support agreed production plan.
· Collaborates with Finance, manufacturing, WCL and maintenance teams to analyze material variances, adjust accordingly and identify opportunities for improvement through OpEx programs.
· Managing Supply Chain related investigations and change controls, working with teams to identify problems, analyze information, and develop and implement solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
High proficiency with SAP (ERP System), Microsoft Excel and Quality Management System. Knowledge of Syncade MES (Manufacturing Execution System) an advantage.
Must be proactive, able to anticipate, plan forward and react quickly to new information, understand a sense of urgency and react accordingly.
BSc. in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or science-related discipline or similar.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing role or similar with experience in Production Planning, Scheduling & Inventory Control.
Experience/knowledge in cGMP Biologics manufacturing is preferred.
Professional (APICS) certification (CPIM/CSCP) is desirable.
