A Supply Chain Manager is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client. Thorough knowledge of Supply Chain operations, Planning, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Sourcing and Supplier/Commodity Management. Outsourcing experience, Supplier sourcing and Supplier Quality essential for this role. Very exciting role!
Qualification level and discipline: Degree (preferably Supply Chain Management/ Engineering)
No. of years work experience: Approx. 15 years experience, with 7- 10 years at management level in Supply Chain & Operations
Industry type: Medical devices or consumer goods in multi-national organizations preferably with experience of Asian contract manufacturer management.

THE ROLE:
SC Excellence:
*Lead a dynamic and professional supply chain team and identify and implement innovative, best practice supply chain solutions.
Availability and Inventory Management:
* Ensure the implementation of SnOP process including FG inventory management. Work with commercial teams to establish a bi-annual product portfolio review and SKU management process. Ensure all related processes are documented and personnel trained accordingly, including back-up staff.
Availability and E&O Management:
* Establish supplier management routines for all key suppliers (monthly forecasting and order placement processes, open order book reconciliation, E&O management, quote and price management, monthly scorecard and quarterly business review processes).
Quality:
*Manage quality standards in the supply chain by regularly reviewing product/supplier quality metrics and procedures, revising or agreeing new requirements where necessary and driving internal and contractor auditing processes to ensure compliance to the quality system.
Cost:
*Meet and exceed the targets set on product and process, delivering the lowest possible cost of goods.
NPD Support:
* Play a key role in the NPD process ensuring valuable and accurate input and support by the Supply Chain team from concept development to product launch/transfer to sustaining
Systems & Processes:
* Act as a key influencer of process and system improvements, constantly striving to deliver results that meet the needs of the business while identifying enhancement opportunities
Projects:
* Manage key supply chain projects as assigned by the Operations Director e.g. COGS reduction initiatives, SC Design and Commodity Management Strategies
People:
* Create and manage a team of business and engineering professionals, ensuring collaboration, equity and excellence while delivering on company objectives

REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven track record in developing operational plans and implementing against them
* Analytical, negotiation & problem resolution skills especially with external suppliers
* Excellent understanding of process engineering & cost analysis
* Proactive business orientation, with demonstrated attention to detail and high levels of accuracy in execution.
* Solid understanding of latest developments in supply chain and ability to manage supply chain to deliver competitive advantage
* Effective resource planning across team to optimize delivery against plan
* Proven management skills with the ability to motivate & support the team to achieve their objectives
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate others in pursuit of solutions
* Excellent systems knowledge (MS Navision experience an advantage)

Please call Tom Devaney today for further information on 091-758771 or email: tdevaney@careerwise.ie
CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)
CareerWise Recruitment specialises in the multinational sector in Ireland which predominantly encompasses the Medical Device, Sciences/Pharma and ICT industries. We also work into the Indigenous Engineering and Food Processing/Agri sectors.

Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment is recognised by many of the major indigenous and multinationals companies to be one of Irelands leading specialist Technical and Executive Recruitment firms.

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway and Dublin.

Supporting Business Demands & Growth since 1999

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