Supply Chain Planner

at  Catalyx

Catalyx are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team on our customer site in Cork on a 6-month contract basis. This role is based on a hybrid work model.

WHO WE ARE :

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services RD, production, packaging, and delivery processes—globally—with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services.
Catalyx is a trusted partner in delivering world-class lifecycle services to regulated and high-risk end markets. With a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence, we partner with life science and other highly regulated organisations, to empower them to enhance efficiency, and drive success. As part of this commitment, we are continuously developing our on-site teams to support the advancement of customer operations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• The preferred candidate will have some years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or some years of relevant experience and a Master’s Degree.
• Knowledgeable in cGMP operations functionality.
• Possess good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong communication, time management skills and an aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements.
• Demonstrate an in depth understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards along with an in-depth knowledge of industry practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, DRP, production scheduling, SAP and Excel, its uses and functions, and business needs and developments.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop solutions to a wide range of moderately complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Proficient in ERP system software, with emphasis in the Operations\ Supply Chain functionality.

• Execute the planning and control of materials and finished goods to meet OTIF and distribution demand
• Generate documents such as work orders, purchase orders, material transfer requests, or shipping documentation to support supply chain execution activities.
• Introduce and integrate new technologies and\or new processes, as needed support and develop inventory level tactics to support delivery of the business goals.
• Work on supply chain problems of a diverse scope, where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of identifiable factors, establishment of root cause implementation of corrective actions to meet business targets on OTIF, Inventory etc.
• Provide input on planning and forecasting challenges to drive continuous improvement.
• Compile and analyse data to assist with decision-making.
• Track progress with department supervisors, readjust schedules and communicate changes according to production progress, change orders, manpower requirements, product availability or other conditions impacting timelines.
• Use approved methods to make decisions in line with company goals and objectives, e.g. transfer or delivery of inventory, production and purchasing schedules, prioritisation of product release.