Supply Chain Planner (12 Month Contract) Our client, a leading medical device manufacturer here in Waterford are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, inventory and may perform work in a specific sub-specialty in Inventory Planning and Control or Operations.
Key Responsibilities (Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following): Responsible for inventory replenishment based on production schedules, current inventory, customer orders and forecasts.
Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating and giving final approval of the master schedule of products through the complete production cycle.
Liaise with stakeholders to reschedule production to support business.
Support business execution of new programs and initiatives.
Monitor key performance indicators, analyses cost and coordinate cross functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
Assist with development of metrics to assess and improve forecast accuracy.
Assist with the development and implementation of department standards, practices, procedures and policies to ensure the accuracy of inventory records.
Supports all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.
Job Specifications: The minimum education and experience required to perform this job competently.
Degree Qualified, highly desirable, with specific or additional qualifications in the area of supply chain management, logistics and/or planning including an APICS, CPIM or APICS CSCP certification.
At least 2 -3 years experience of supply planning preferably within a Healthcare/ Pharmaceutical environment.
Strong understanding of forecasting, MPS, and MRP.
Strong understanding of Pharmaceutical RA / GMP compliance.
Experience of SAP desirable.
Skills/Attributes: Can work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Excellent problem solver Target Driven Self-Motivated Ability to Multitask Skills: Supply chain planning Production Planning Inventory Management Supply Planning