Location: Ireland
Pay: EUR 40 - 50 Per Hour
Job Type: Contract
City: Dublin
Job ID: JO-2504-37663
Consultant: Karen McHugh
Biotech Supply Chain Manager - Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Office/Project Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Employment Type: Contract
Work Location: Hybrid - Onsite 2 day per month
Pay: €40 - €50 per hour
Experience: 3+ years
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoghaire, South Dublin.
The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment.
This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland’s leading aseptic manufacturing plant.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the External Planning team.
The Supply Chain Manager reports to the Senior Manager of Supply Chain.
In this role the Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in the end-to-end supply chain to ensure uninterrupted supply of medicines to patients worldwide.
The AXP Supply Chain Manager drives supply planning and delivery of commercial products manufactured at our Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) in Europe.
The Supply Chain Manager is the Supply Chain lead and liaises with the other key External Supply functional pillars (Manufacturing, Process Development and External Quality) as part of the CMO work centre teams to ensure timely supply to patients.
This position is expected to deliver supply in the right quantity to the right location at the right time, while optimizing inventory and cost within the contractual terms, eliminating stock-out and scrap exposure while improving the overall supply risk profile.
The ideal candidate should have the necessary supply chain experience coupled with business acumen to continuously advance the systems and processes forward in line with industry and company standards.
The Supply Chain Manager will carry the following activities per established business processes and procedures.
These tasks may vary according to the product portfolio:
Production planning:
Master data creation (design and set up, change control assessments)
Forecasting (interface with planning groups to translate demand into an executable production plan)
DS and DP planning and allocation (demand bulk from bulk sites, allocation to production per requirements, manage Weight Allocation Forms with Site)
MRP management of supply and demand for DS, DP, and or FDP
SAP execution of production orders and material transfer orders
Purchase order issuance and approval
Invoice review and approval
Raw Material Management:
Master data creation (design and set up, change control assessments)
Order policy determination (order quantities, delivery timing, safety stocks)
Forecasting to vendors and internal sites
Purchase order management with vendors and internal sites
Issue management with vendors and internal sites
Invoice review and approval
Logistics:
Determine schedules with shipping sites, receiving sites, and raw material vendors
Support creation of official Shipping Lanes for GMP product shipments
Lead shipping readiness meetings as needed with shipping and receiving sites
General:
Collaborate with cross functional teams to unlock new data elements that support business processes enhancements and strategic decision making
Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations or problems using multiple sources of information both qualitative and quantitative.
Review, record and update existing processes and optimize them with focus on using digitalization tools.
Responsible for ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, and corrected.
Ensure activities follow GxP and Amgen procedures and are documented according to requirements including assigned training.
Developing and/or delivering reports, presentations and/or recommendations to executive audiences
Serving as a Supply Chain resource and/or representative for special projects and initiatives
Autonomy:
Works under minimal direction
Work is guided by Amgen External Planning and department strategy, operational and project objectives
Manages multiple assignments and processes simultaneously
Independently determines approach to an initiative, project, or issue
Will be responsible for specific program or project objectives
Is responsible for identifying solutions for complex problems and advising leadership on the options and risks of specific program or project objectives
Independently develops solutions that are robust, practical and in line with functional objectives.
Contribution
Acts within the Agile framework and roles as a core team member
Uses strong relationships to identify needs, requirements, and opportunities
Extends capabilities by working closely with senior staff/experts within and outside the internal organization

REQUIREMENTS

Master’s in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain and 2 years of experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing
OR
Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain and 4 years experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing
Preferred Qualifications:
Established expertise and knowledge of Pharmaceutical/Biotech Supply Chain and GMP processes
Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills with experience in leveraging data from SAP or like systems
Determined ability to form relationships, collaborate and influence across a multifunctional matrix organization
Ability to effect change and build consensus on definitions with groups of individuals
Ability and willingness to understand and represent the total-enterprise perspective
Proven ability to lead multiple projects and to be accountable for individual results
Organized and achievement oriented to continuously drive performance
Experience in SAP and/or RapidResponse ERP environments
Digital mindset and interest in growing digital capabilities within our organization
Experience in regulated manufacturing or supply chain setting
Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement role utilizing tools, methodologies and change management (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma)
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse, global stakeholder groups and manage projects with multiple, cross-functional deliverables
Proven communication and facilitation skills
Demonstrated strong analytical skills, business acumen and risk management

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