Job Description

Director Supply Chain Management – Carlow

Are you our next Director of Supply Chain? An opportunity is now available to lead a talented and energetic team to deliver vaccines, biologics and small molecules products to our patients around the world.

Your Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for Planning & Scheduling, Warehouse management, Material management, Logistics, Weight and Dispense, Supplier management and SAP at the site. This role also has dotted line responsibility for Procurement. You will be a member of the site Leadership Team and play a key role in the development of the strategy and co-ordination of overall site operations.

Additionally:

• Set strategy and direction for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team to ensure ongoing value is added to meet business needs, including the integration of the project Rathgall and supporting new product introductions.
• As a senior leader in the organization, you will be responsible for strategic leadership, building competencies, and developing talent.
• Utilize the above site Supply Chain organization to ensure alignment of Supply Chain activities across the division
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to ensure a safe, complaint and inclusive culture. Excellent emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability are key to success in this role.

Who you are

You are ready if you have:

• Deep understanding of site operations, processes (ideally familiar with the Products), equipment and associated stakeholders (internal and external Customers & Suppliers).
• Knowledge of Material Management Requirements (Direct and Indirect) and Supplier Management.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP and Master Data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate in a diverse organization.
• Bachelors Degree or higher preferred; ideally in a related Business, Science, Engineering or other Technical discipline. A minimum of 10 years post qualification is required
• Carried out similar role ideally within the pharmaceutical industry

Required Skills:

Applied Engineering, Applied Engineering, Biopharmaceuticals, Change Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer-Focused, Driving Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, Logistics Management, Management Process, Materials Management, Mechatronics, New Product Introduction Process, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Purchasing Management, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Supplier Management {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

11/3/2025

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