Senior Manager, Manufacturing Supply Chain
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The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Manufacturing is responsible for the Supply Chain for Cook Ireland (CIRL), owns the SIOP process and leads the local procurement and planning teams in Cook Ireland. The role includes responsibility for all Procurement and Planning activity and Supplier Management responsibilities in alignment with the Global functional direction.
Position: Senior Manager, Manufacturing Supply Chain
Reporting to: Director, Manufacturing Operations
Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and execute strategic materials management processes in support of supply chain and business objectives – see the future; mitigate risk; optimize inventory for the CIRL Entity.
* Lead transition to enterprise-level platform solutions in accordance with global strategy.
* Lead the local SIOP review process through the planners and represent CIRL on Global SIOP process teams, leveraging tools and systems to support goals and objectives.
* Work with order management, sales & marketing, product managers, manufacturing, suppliers, distribution centres and third-party logistics provider in support of business objectives. Lead and drive the Continuity of supply forum to ensure no disruption to supply for our customers
* Lead discussions in supply related matters to drive corrective action while working with cross-functional counterparts.
* Drive alignment across procurement and Planning Team to help them optimize performance, resolve issues and develop improvement strategies to sustain Best in Class performance.
* Oversee & ensure that supply is protected to support manufacturing operations, while driving inventory reduction and optimisation initiatives.
* Point of escalation as required to negotiate with suppliers on agreements or new business opportunities.
* Support R&D in onboarding of new suppliers and establishing cost estimates for raw material requirements.
* Collaborate with legal to support contracting activities; review master agreements, statements of work, change orders, or similar documents as directed by the category team or site leadership.
* Manage freight expenditure for all aspects of CIRL.
* Provide Logistics/Commercial support to activities relating to supplier selection and evaluation. Assess supplier capabilities through business discussions etc.
* Liaise with other Cook Medical manufacturing sites and distribution centres on Supply chain related issues.
* Ensure that procurement activities are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant global policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures.
* Collaborate with approved suppliers globally and locally.
* Actively participate within a cross functional team to understand business requirements and execute based on procurement process.
* Ensure above functions are carried out in line with internal Quality procedures, ISO 13485 and FDA QSR.
* Seek out continuous improvement best practice with an emphasis on what can be learned and implemented at Cook Ireland to drive a best-in-class operation and efficient processes.
* Work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.
* Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.
* Act as a delegate for the Director of Operations for change control review as per Quality System Procedures.
Qualifications
Qualifications / Requirements:
* Degree in relevant discipline desired.
* 10+ years’ experience in supply chain and strong knowledge of ERP systems desired.
* In general should have 7+ years of management experience, ideally within the medical device industry.
* Must be knowledgeable of Supply Chain systems, tools, policies and procedures.
* Demonstrated experience in negotiations, driving cost reduction strategies and day-to-day procurement operations.
* Knowledge in demand planning and inventory management.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Proven problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a prerequisite.
* Availability and willingness to travel on company business as required.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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