Job Overview
This is a critical role based in County Westmeath with a leading healthcare company. It is an exciting time to join this growing organization, as it is a new position for the team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.
It is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days on site per week.
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Key Responsibilities
* Oversee investment strategies and manage inventory-related risks, controlling total cost of ownership including expedited and premium costs.
* Establish and track inventory performance metrics, such as targets, forecast accuracy, inventory turnover ratio, days inventory outstanding, and financial impacts related to entitlement.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory efficiency and customer satisfaction.
* Implement and refine inventory strategies for new and existing products, including dual sourcing, forward buying, and buffering, all while minimizing financial exposure.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in procurement, finance, warehouse management, operations, quality assurance, and global supply chain to ensure alignment on inventory goals.
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Requirements
* Bachelor's degree (or higher) and a minimum of seven years' experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or procurement in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
* Strong analytical capabilities, with demonstrated experience in data visualization, executive-level reporting, and stakeholder influence.
* Proficiency with ERP, MRP II, MRP, SCP, APS, or DRP systems, especially Oracle, ASCP, or SAP.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Access, and Outlook.
* A solid track record of successfully implementing changes to business processes and systems.
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Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in supply chain management, operations management, or a related field.
* Certification from APICS (CPIM) or an equivalent professional planning body.
* Five years of experience in operations, logistics, or demand planning within private, public, or military sectors.
* In-depth knowledge of inventory management and end-to-end supply chain processes.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners and external suppliers at all levels of the organization.