15836597 – Planning Specialist – Dublin Contractor

This is a 11 month contract with a strong view to extension.

Purpose

This position will be responsible for managing supply planning for the company’s commercial and clinical products on a global scale. The key responsibilities are to:
• manage Supply Chain administrative duties
• support in the Planning and Schedule generation for Drug Product and Finished Product production.
• generate and communicate KPI, and Planning reports to Operations teams.
The successful applicant will have the potential to grow into a full time Planning Specialist position.

Responsibilities

• Key point of contact in product execution planning between supply planning team and manufacturing sites
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives within supply planning team for improved decision making.
• Lead in KPI generation for the planning team inclusive of Schedule Adherence tracking, consumption analysis & manufacturing performance.
• Support Planning team in all administrative duties.
• Support team in scenario planning analysis.
• Work closely with Demand planning team to understand sales forecasts, both performance against plan and anticipated changes, insuring inventory levels and production schedules can support market requirements.
• Monitors compliance and support team to achieve compliance targets.
• Ensures data accuracy in all aspects of planning, as well as in the global planning ERP system
• Ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures and Good Distribution Practices

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• Third Level Degree qualification in a relevant discipline is desired
• Advanced level in MS Excel and intermediate level in other MS applications essential
• Advanced analytical skills and high attention to detail essential
• Knowledge of planning processes and distribution planning principles
• Ability to cope with fast-paced and dynamic business environment
• Excellent Communication skills.