Senior Supply Chain Specialist

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Senior Supply Chain Specialist ( 12 month FTC - opportunity to go perm)

Apply locations Ireland - Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 31086002

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Ireland Commercial Liffey Valley Dublin

Opened in 1946, this operation, based in Liffey Valley Dublin was the first Abbott business unit to be established in Ireland. This business is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of a wide range of diabetes, diagnostic, and nutritional products in Ireland.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Supply Chain & NPI Specialist, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, is responsible for supporting the operations planning process, Inventory Management process, and on-going continuous improvement activities with Supply chain management that require data capturing, analysis and presentation. 

The incumbent will manage material supply and inventory controls to ensure continuity of production while avoiding excess and obsolescence risks. The role will also have responsibility for coordinating all New Product Introductions (NPI) and on market product changes such as label / artwork updates and other revision edits.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that the TPM organization meets its customer service and inventory management goals and objectives.

• Working with TPMs and key suppliers / service providers to establish capacity availability and constraints.

• Establish KPIs to drive continuous improvement of the TPM supply chain.

• Own the planning, scheduling, and execution of NPI & Product change projects.

• Develop partnerships and work in collaboration with all key functions within the TPM organizations as well as ADC.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES:

• A third level qualification in Business, Science, Engineering or applicable Supply Chain qualification.

• 5 years’ experience in a similar environment with 3 years supervisory experience.

• Experience working with Third Party Manufacturers or Tier 1 / Tier 2 suppliers ideal.

• Six Sigma Green Belt desirable.

• Project Management qualification desirable.

• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

Ireland > Dublin : Liffey Valley, Block B

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

Ireland > Sligo : Castle Street

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

About Us

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott  welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.