Location	Cork
Salary	Competitive
Ref. No.	sc0107
Duration	Permanent
Division	Supply Chain & Logistics

Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer - Planner to join a start up biotechnology facility in Cork.

Reporting to the Finance / Supply Chain Team Leader the Buyer / Planner will have responsibility for the operation of the buying and planning functions of the site. The Buyer / Planner will work to support a process team based organization that is aligned with the product value stream, and will be committed to continous improvement, innovation, business awareness, open communication, high performance teamwork and personal development.

 

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Releasing Purchases Orders to suppliers based on MRP Planned orders.
• Lead efforts to implement MAPS (MRP system) and other supply chain business systems as required, establish site training programs for these systems.
• Purchase Order Management through open order reconciliation and rescheduling.
• Identify and design the necessary periodic reports which should be made available, MRP, Rescheduling, Shortage etc.
• Manage excess and obsolete materials to ensure no exposure at product end of life or transition.
• Drive & implement purchasing initiatives e.g. JIT deliveries, reduced testing in conjunction with OSG and Global Procurement colleagues.  Provide periodic forecasting of future volumes to suppliers.
• Optimise the supply chain using RFT principles.
• Ensuring FDA and SOX compliance in Procurement areas.
• Maintain Supplier Files with relevant qualification history and appropriate documents.
• Coordinate all Supplier related quality issues and drive to resolution.
• Develop with Production and other functions and execute the Production Scheduling processes and  develop and maintain SOPs for Planning / Operations.
• Carry out monthly/quarterly/ yearly planning for the plant.
• Set finished goods inventory targets to facilitate the measurement of actual versus goal.
• Actively participate in the yearly budgeting process for the plant.
• Execute shipments and associated paperwork to meet Customer Orders.
• Liaise with relevant departments on site with regard to customer complaints.
• Complete month end processing and associated reports.

 

Knowledge and Experience :

The ideal Candidate should be

• IIPMM or APICS qualified.
• Have 3 years purchasing experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel application
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or in a related GMP industry preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to lead, challenge and positively influence in an interactive team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on site, team and personal objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative and proactively respond to business needs.
• Demonstrated understanding and use RFT techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.