Special Chain Specialist

at  Perfuze

Supply Chain Specialist
About Perfuze
Perfuze is a growth stage medical device company, based in Galway, dedicated to improving the quality of life for stroke patients. Perfuze is developing innovative catheter-based technology to extract blood clots from the brain following an Acute Ischemic Stroke. We are located in the IDA Business Park in Dangan, Galway. Millipede technology has been recognised by the FDA through the granting of a Breakthrough Device Designation and was awarded CE Mark in 2021. At Perfuze, we push the limits of what medical technology can do to help restore health and extend life. Our mission is to halve the number of patients who suffer disability post stroke treatment. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create significant innovations, but we will only succeed with the right people on our team.Our Culture • An inclusive work environment, where all employees are valued, supported, and encouraged.• All employees have a seat at the table and have influence.• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.• The opportunity to be at the forefront of a technology that can positively impact the treatment of one of the world’s most devastating diseases.Supply Chain Specialist Role The supply chain specialist will report to the Director of Operations in Perfuze. The role will be responsible for the end-to-end supply chain for a medical device product. This includes outsourced manufacturing, outsourced sterilization and an external 3PL partner for product fulfillment to end customers. The role will include raw materials planning for supply to the contract manufacturer, production planning and co-ordination with the contract manufacturer and sterilizer, purchasing & logistics management up to the point of delivery to 3PL partner. Co-ordination and execution of an end-to-end SI&OP process for the product. It ensures the uninterrupted supply of our products to our customers and our patients.How You’ll Contribute• Coordination and execution of an end-to-end SI&OP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process for the product• Responsible for the effective execution of the material/product planning, purchasing and production scheduling activities and ensuring timely delivery to customers of finished products.• Scope includes management of contract manufacturing supply chain. This scope includes raw material & consumable acquisition as well as finished device management from the contract manufacturer & subsequent sterilization and 3PL fulfillment to end customer.• Coordination and execution of all MRP related activities • Responsible for inbound and outbound logistics and customs clearances for raw materials and finished productPerfuze Ltd., Unit 6, Galway Business Park, Dangan, Galway Perfuze Ltd., Unit 6, Galway Business Park, Dangan, Galway • Primary internal liaison on daily interactions with our 3PL partner for finished product warehousing, sales order management and fulfillment• Provide customer service support to ensure customers get required support in a timely manner.• Liaison with the internal team on customer forecasts, 3PL fulfillment activities, reporting and customer service issues.• Establish and continuously improve supply chain business processes. Identify and execute process and product cost improvements opportunities across the supply chain.• Manage and optimize inventory throughout supply chain at all internal and external locations.• Support supplier selection and supplier on-boarding process. Complete negotiations and implement supply agreements with suppliers.• Build and manage supplier relationships including managing regular supplier business reviews & scorecards. Drive ongoing supplier performance improvement, including quality, on-time delivery, and inventory in line with KPIs.• Support R&D team for planning and purchasing new products.• Manage any material/product supply or quality issues and/or any operational or customer escalations with the suppliers.• Generate and manage reports and analytics to manage and improve supply chain trends and KPIs.Must Have • Degree or equivalent in a Supply Chain Management or similar business discipline• 3+ Years Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing or distribution related industry.• Supply chain certification preferred e.g. APICS.• Experience with logistics management and import and export regulations.• ERP, MRP and SI&OP system experience• Experience in the Medical Device industry preferable.• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal). Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures/processes.• Ability to lead meetings (by phone, video conference and face to face) to drive results and build relationships.• Ability to work under their own initiative and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.• Travel and interaction across multiple time zones may be required.If interested, please submit your CV and a note outlining why you’re the right person for the role to Indeed.i

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