JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 5,000 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division DonegalThe Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.Responsibilities IncludePartnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Warehouse teams ensuring efficient production planning and inventory managementMaintain accurate inventory transactions, quantities, and due dates.Reviewing Material at risk of Expiring ReportPrepare documentation for the disposal of all obsolete or rejected materials in accordance with the company policies and procedures.Monitor and Control inventories of Bulk suppliers W.I.P and finished products ensuring achievement of plant inventory level goals.Open/Maintain/Release Process orders.Generating purchase requisitions as necessary and ensuring the material is released within the agreed timescale.Create and maintain the ERP data in accordance with company policy and procedures.Ensure shipping documentation for each TPM is prepared in accordance with company policies and proceduresMonitor and report on monthly / weekly shipping schedulesEnsuring planning is run according to Class A principles.Generating and managing Transition Plans for NPI ProcessPartnering with key stakeholders; vendors, customers, and Global Supply TeamEnsure effective support of Master Production Schedules and Material Requirement Planning.Ensure effective management of Inventory.Adhering to & updating supply chain SOPEducation and Years of Experience4 years experience in a Planning environmentExperience using MRP/ERP systems, especially SAPUnderstanding of ERP System and Microsoft Office products with proficiency in Excel in particular.Experience using MES systems eg POMSExperience working in Cross Functional Teams and partnering with different functional areas to achieve your goalsKnowledge of Supply Chain a distinct advantage, including SAP knowledgeThe base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Supply ChainDIVISION:ADC Diabetes CareLOCATION:Ireland > Donegal Town : R267ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)TRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable