Supply Chain Planner

Catalyx are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team on our customer site in Cork.

Who We Are :

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services R&D, production, packaging, and delivery processes—globally—with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services.

Catalyx is a trusted partner in delivering world-class lifecycle services to regulated and high-risk end markets. With a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence, we partner with life science and other highly regulated organisations, to empower them to enhance efficiency, and drive success.  As part of this commitment, we are continuously developing our on-site teams to support the advancement of customer operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on supply chain problems of a diverse scope, where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of identifiable factors, establishment of root cause & implementation of corrective actions to meet business targets on OTIF, Inventory etc.

• Work across organizational, cultural and geographic boundaries to optimize company strategic results within the supply chain function.

• Introduce and integrate new technologies and\or new processes, as needed & support and develop inventory level tactics to support delivery of the business goals.

• Provide input to more senior team members on planning and forecasting challenges to drive continuous improvement in standards.

• Execute the planning and control of materials and finished goods to meet OTIF and distribution demand & Compile and analyse data to assist with decision-making.

• Generate documents such as work orders, purchase orders, material transfer requests, or shipping documentation to support supply chain execution activities.

• Track progress with department supervisors, readjust schedules and communicate changes according to production progress, change orders, manpower requirements, product availability or other conditions impacting timelines.

• Use approved methods to make decisions in line with company goals and objectives, e.g. transfer or delivery of inventory, production and purchasing schedules, prioritisation of product release.

• Develop and implement programs with Global Planning, CMO suppliers and\or internal cross-functional team members to support continuous improvement activities.

Experience Required:

• The preferred candidate will have some years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or some years of relevant experience and a Master’s Degree.

• Possess good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong communication, time management skills and an aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements.

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards along with an in depth knowledge of industry practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.

• Possess up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, DRP, production scheduling, Oracle\DB2\Access databases, and Excel, its uses and functions, and business need’s and developments.

• Demonstrate the ability to develop solutions to a wide range of moderately complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.

• Proficient in ERP system software, with emphasis in the Operations\ Supply Chain functionality.

• Knowledgeable in cGMP operations functionality.

Why Join Catalyx?

At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities.

 Catalyx are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team on our customer site in Cork.