Global Supply Planner

Hobson Prior are looking for a Global Supply Planner to join a brilliant pharmaceutical organisation on a contract basis, located in Ireland. Our Client is focused on improving access and affordability to create healthier communities.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Your responsibilities include managing daily activities that improve LIFR and customer service.
• Communicate and maintain deep cross-functional relationships with Suppliers, Demand Planning, Sales, Customer Service, and Distribution / Logistics.
• Manage complex business scenarios with ease
• Communicate supply chain metrics and supply status proactively.
• Develop a plan for resolving issues, implement this plan, and influence key partners' support for implementation.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Enhance product cycle time, supply flexibility, and reliability by working with plants and sourcing partners.
• Manage the requirements and assess the capabilities of partners on a regular basis.
• Utilize entitlement modelling to determine the appropriate inventory level and minimize write-offs
• Assist with New Product Launches and Promotions on behalf of the supply chain organization.
• Achieve effective transitions between phases or changes in products.
• Implement Document Change Orders after reviewing, approving, and coordinating them.
• Communicate with partners on supply capabilities and production projections.
• Key stakeholder in the Global Sales and Operations Planning Process
• Develop global supply chain initiatives, monitor team performance and push improvement in the supply chain.
• Handle all changes and exceptions associated with Purchase Orders.
• Ensure that weekly and monthly performance metrics are maintained for suppliers and shipments.

Key Skills

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working in supply chain.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Transform complex situations into simple working solutions.
• The ability to take a proactive approach.
• Skill set for Supply Planning.
• Ability to convince others to follow a certain course of action in a particular situation.
• Assisting others in making decisions.
• Ability to think logically and creatively.

Requirements:

• Qualified in a relevant field with a Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of operations experience, including procurement or materials planning, in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in contract manufacturing.
• A working knowledge of CPIM/CPM is desirable.
• Accreditation by NAPM and APICS.
• The ability to demonstrate understanding from a global perspective.
• An understanding of the financial process would be beneficial.
• A keen sense of business acumen.
• An understanding of SAP modules (APO, SNP, and ECC).

Apply now:

If you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively, for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly, please select "Contact me" at the top of this page.

Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.