Production & Supply Chain Manager
Required for a fast growing pharmaceutical company in Sligo to manage the entire production planning and supply chain process.
Responsibilities
* Manage entire production planning and supply chain process from forecasting and planning through procurement, manufacturing, and delivery to customer.
* Manage the Supply Chain element of product transfer for new products into their CMO partners.
* Develop and maintain strategies for the procurement of critical, scarce and expensive Raw Materials.
* Communicate and coordinate with suppliers and CMO partners to generate and implement production strategies that result in an efficient pipeline of products for customers.
* Proactively managing issues and situations that may affect supply and demand of various goods and service.
* Build and maintain local and international buyer and seller relationships.
* Oversee the daily operations of purchasing and shipping of fragile and temperature-controlled materials.
* Establish safe, effective and cost efficient storage and distribution methods.
* Establish ideal inventory holdings, control movements and arrange regular physical check/counts.
* Ensure effective planning across manufacturing operations, focusing on production capacity at CMO partners and raw material availability.
* Facilitate and manage overheads in conjunction with Finance.
* Assess and analyse costs to find ways to minimise expenses and optimise profits.
* Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximise efficiency.
* Communicate openly with colleagues and management regarding forecasting, manufacturing, costs, and delivery.
* Improve the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible improvements and innovations to the process.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain and significant experience in a senior Supply Chain role. Candidates with APICS, Lean Six Sigma or PMP accreditation, in addition to the requisite work experience, may also be suitable for this role. A candidate without formal qualifications but with an exceptional record of achievement in a senior Supply Chain role could be considered.
* Experience of operating in a CMO environment would be a particular advantage.
* Effective budget and project management skills, with a keen sense of time management.
* Ability to negotiate with internal and external partners is essential and identify and implement cost saving strategies.
* Thorough understanding of financial and budgeting processes, including sales margins and costs of goods.
* Working knowledge of the requirements for international shipping with special emphasis on Customs and Regulatory paperwork in addition to managing shipping routes and budgets.
* Knowledge of ISO Manufacturing Standards would be beneficial.
* Excellent all round communication skills.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role Production & Supply Chain Manager in Sligo, please contact Noeleen Stewart.
Email: noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706712
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