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Role Overview

This permanent position based in Dublin, Ireland, at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer offers a challenging opportunity as a Supply Chain Manager specializing in external operations. The incumbent will oversee comprehensive commercial supply chain functions across a global manufacturing network, ensuring seamless product supply, driving operational excellence, optimizing inventory, managing supplier relationships, and facilitating continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated network supply plans to guarantee continuous product availability.
Lead planning efforts across raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), drug products, packaging components, and finished goods.
Drive the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through detailed supply data analysis, scenario planning, and risk evaluations.
Formulate long-term supply strategies supporting business expansion and provide strategic recommendations.
Create inventory management strategies that balance customer service excellence with financial targets.
Administer inventory planning parameters, and manage stock aging, surplus inventory, and obsolescence using SAP systems.
Conduct purchasing activities and supervise purchase orders relevant to commercial supply chain operations.
Establish and nurture effective relationships with external suppliers and contract manufacturing organizations, ensuring their performance and compliance.
Monitor supplier performance metrics through KPIs, conduct business reviews, and participate in governance meetings.
Support SAP planning processes, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to procedural compliance.
Lead risk management initiatives within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans to enhance supply reliability.
Promote business process enhancements and implement industry best practices throughout supply chain operations.
Collaborate closely with teams from Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Procurement, Commercial, and External Operations to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Science, or a related field is required.
7 to 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing supply chain management roles.
Proven expertise in end-to-end supply planning and commercial supply chain management.
Demonstrated leadership in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Competency in inventory planning, purchasing activities, and supplier performance oversight.
Proficiency with SAP ERP planning systems.
Experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments is essential.
Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and change management capabilities.
Experience liaising with external manufacturing partners such as CMOs or CDMOs is highly preferred.
Possession of APICS/CPIM certification or a comparable credential is advantageous.

Skills

Commercial supply chain management
Network supply planning
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Inventory optimization
SAP ERP system expertise
Purchasing and procurement management
Supplier relationship management
External manufacturing partnerships (CMO/CDMO)
KPI formulation and supplier performance monitoring
Supply chain risk and continuity planning
Continuous process improvements
Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
Project and change management

Benefits and Perks

Opportunity to work within a globally recognized pharmaceutical company.
Exposure to complex and multinational supply chain operations.
A supportive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.
Strong potential for professional growth and career advancement.
Competitive remuneration complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Supply Chain Manager - External Operations

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