Senior Supply Chain Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Abbott Ireland Commercial Liffey Valley Dublin

Opened in 1946, this operation, based in Liffey Valley Dublin was the first Abbott business unit to be established in Ireland. This business is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of a wide range of diabetes, diagnostic, and nutritional products in Ireland.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Supply Chain & NPI Specialist, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, is responsible for supporting the operations planning process, Inventory Management process, and on-going continuous improvement activities with Supply chain management that require data capturing, analysis and presentation. 

The incumbent will manage material supply and inventory controls to ensure continuity of production while avoiding excess and obsolescence risks. The role will also have responsibility for coordinating all New Product Introductions (NPI) and on market product changes such as label / artwork updates and other revision edits.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that the TPM organization meets its customer service and inventory management goals and objectives.

• Working with TPMs and key suppliers / service providers to establish capacity availability and constraints.

• Establish KPIs to drive continuous improvement of the TPM supply chain.

• Own the planning, scheduling, and execution of NPI & Product change projects.

• Develop partnerships and work in collaboration with all key functions within the TPM organizations as well as ADC.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES:

• A third level qualification in Business, Science, Engineering or applicable Supply Chain qualification.

• 5 years’ experience in a similar environment with 3 years supervisory experience.

• Experience working with Third Party Manufacturers or Tier 1 / Tier 2 suppliers ideal.

• Six Sigma Green Belt desirable.

• Project Management qualification desirable.

• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work

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