Job title: Supply Chain Coordinator
Reporting into: Operations Director
Job location: Athlone, County Westmeath
Benefits include: Annual bonus, Contribution to healthcare, Vouchers at Christmas and more
Working hours: Working hours of either 8am to 4.30pm or 9am to 5.30pm.
Salary: 40-50k, depending on relevant experience
Contract type: Permanent
About the employer
This is a new job opportunity due to expansion of the team. This is a global company with a small site in Athlone (18 employees). This role will suit applicants with broad supply chain experience and a lot of ambition and willingness to learn.
This site is busy and the team is growing as a result.
The Supply Chain role responsibilities
You will be responsible for working with other internal teams to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the supply chain, logistics, distribution process and operations.
This broad and hands on role involves demand forecasting, inventory management, production planning, logistics coordination, and ensuring adherence to pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards.
This varied and busy role with suit applicants who are versatile and enjoy adapting to a wide range of responsibilities and thrive in a dynamic, ever-evolving work environment.
- Maintaining demand forecasts for the product portfolio based on historical data, market trends, and customer requirements.
- Coordinating production schedules while considering lead times and production capacity.
- Create and adjust production schedules based on supply availability, production capacity, and demand forecasts.
- Support the Distribution Centre operations to include receipt of goods inwards and preparing goods for shipment.
- Oversee coordination between suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers to ensure on-time delivery and product availability.
- Project support to implement a new ERP system and maintain the supply chain activities on the ERP system.
A more detailed job description is available on request.
Qualifications & Experience needed for this role:
- University graduate (bachelor honours or masters’ degree level). Degree in supply chain management is a plus but not essential.
- At least 2 years’ experience in supply chain / logistics role within pharmaceutical or Medical Device or FMG industries.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, demand planning and reporting tools.
- Experience in ERP systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Fluency in Business English (Verbal and Written)
If you are interested in this job opportunity please feel free to apply here or contact Louisa Poinboeuf at louisa@sigmar.ie
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