Supply Chain Planner
Supply Chain Planner
Supply Chain Planner role in large medical device company based in Waterford City. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, inventory and may perform work in a specific sub-speciality in Inventory Planning and Control or Operations.
Key Responsibilities and End Results: (Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following):
Supply Chain Planner role in large medical device company based in Waterford City. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, inventory and may perform work in a specific sub-speciality in Inventory Planning and Control or Operations.
Key Responsibilities and End Results: (Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following):
- Responsible for inventory replenishment based on production schedules, current inventory, customer orders and forecasts.
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating and giving final approval of the master schedule of products through the complete production cycle.
- Liaise with stakeholders to reschedule production to support business.
- Support business execution of new programs and initiatives.
- Monitor key performance indicators, analyse cost and coordinate cross functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
- Assist with development of metrics to assess and improve forecast accuracy.
- Assist with the development and implementation of department standards, practices, procedures and policies to ensure the accuracy of inventory records.
- Supports all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
- Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.
- Degree Qualified, highly desirable, with specific or additional qualifications in the area of supply chain management, logistics and/or planning including an APICS, CPIM or APICS CSCP certification.
- 3-5 years’ experience of supply planning preferably within a Healthcare/ Pharmaceutical environment.
- Strong understanding of forecasting, MPS, and MRP.
- Strong understanding of Pharmaceutical RA / GMP compliance.
- Experience of SAP desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail superior customer service, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Effective negotiation, presentation and diplomacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, self-motivated with ability to complete tasks on time.
- Take appropriate action when necessary to meet objectives.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent Excel skills essential, proficient in the use of Word, Power Point, etc.