We are seeking a Supply Chain Planning expert to join our team on-site in Cork. Our company specializes in the science of operational processes and provides lifecycle services to regulated and high-risk end markets.
Job Responsibilities:
* Work on supply chain problems of a diverse scope, where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of identifiable factors, establishment of root cause & implementation of corrective actions to meet business targets on OTIF, Inventory etc.
* Collaborate across organizational, cultural and geographic boundaries to optimize strategic results within the supply chain function.
* Implement new technologies and/or new processes as needed and support and develop inventory level tactics to support delivery of business goals.
* Provide input to more senior team members on planning and forecasting challenges to drive continuous improvement in standards.
* Execute the planning and control of materials and finished goods to meet OTIF and distribution demand & Compile and analyze data to assist with decision-making.
* Generate documents such as work orders, purchase orders, material transfer requests, or shipping documentation to support supply chain execution activities.
* Track progress with department supervisors, readjust schedules and communicate changes according to production progress, change orders, manpower requirements, product availability or other conditions impacting timelines.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Several years of experience in a related field and a Bachelor's or Master's degree; or equivalent experience.
* Good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong communication, time management skills and aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements.
* In-depth understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards along with in-depth knowledge of industry practices.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
* Up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, DRP, production scheduling, SAP, DB2, Access databases, and Excel, its uses and functions, and business needs and developments.