This Site Inventory Lead is based in County Westmeath with a leading global healthcare company. This is a very exciting time to join this growing company, it is a new role for the team. It is a full time, permanent position. It is a hybrid role, 3 days minimum per week on site.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or procurement in medical device or pharmaceutical industry
• Strong analytical capabilities, with demonstrated experience in data visualization, executive-level reporting, and stakeholder influence.
• Proficiency with ERP, MRP II, MRP, SCP, APS, or DRP systems—especially Oracle, ASCP, or SAP.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• A solid track record of successfully implementing changes to business processes and systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, or a related field.
• Certification from APICS (CPIM) or an equivalent professional planning body.
• 5 years of experience in operations, logistics, or demand planning within private, public, or military sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners and external suppliers at all levels of the organization.
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• Oversee material investment strategies, manage inventory-related risks, and control total cost of ownership—including expedited and premium costs.
• Establish and track inventory performance metrics, such as inventory targets, forecast accuracy, inventory turnover ratio (ITR), days inventory outstanding (DIO), and financial impacts related to inventory entitlement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Implement and refine inventory strategies for new and existing products (NWI, NPI, PIPO), including dual sourcing, forward buying, and buffering—all while minimizing financial exposure.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in procurement, finance, warehouse management, operations, quality assurance, and global supply chain to ensure alignment on inventory goals.