MSD Sr Spclst Supply Chain Management 

Ireland, Dublin 

505619266

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Capacity Analysis
• Builds and Maintains model to analyse and plan capacity of the Biotech Site, performing scenario modelling and planning as required.
• Owner of the Site Long-range Operational Plan (2-10 years) Process
• Long term capacity analysis for the site is kept current and incorporates required global demand for products.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, constraints, and areas of improvement in the site's capacity plan.
• Work with the Site finite Schedulers and digital manufacturing organization to build and maintain a robust Digital Model on RTMS (real time modelling system) for existing and new products.
• Collect and analyse data on historical demand, current utilization, production volume, and resource availability.
• Use statistical models and data analysis techniques to forecast future demand and estimate resource requirements.

• Develop capacity plans, schedules, and strategies to meet projected demand, considering factors such as production capacity, workforce, technology, and equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality, manufacturing science and technology, supply chain, and finance to align capacity plans with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure Plan of Record for the site is appropriately risk adjusted and incorporates key stakeholder feedback. Mid to long term Demand/ Supply plan and 24 months production plan aligned with BDS, Technical Operations, Maintenance, Quality, including availability of materials, scenario planning and contributing to financial forecasting and budget process.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of potential changes in demand, supply chain dynamics, or operational processes on site capacity.

• Work closely with Global supply chain and product teams to understand product demand, changes in product mix and market approvals; and incorporate in the site Plan of Record
• Responsible contributing to Product siting Assessments.
• Support Site Tech transfers and alignment with VCMT (value chain management team) initiatives.
• Support New Product Introduction siting evaluations with Supply and Capacity assessments.
• Coordinate with site production planners to align production schedules to meet Patient Demand
• Identify opportunities for value creation e.g., optimizing site capacity utilization and minimizing discard risk.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate capacity utilization, trends, and forecasts to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with site managers and senior leadership to develop strategies and action plans based on capacity analysis insights.
• Ensure site Supply Review meeting is executed efficiently, ensuring alignment on optimising the Master Schedule, increasing Facility Utilisation, OEE and OA
• Communicate site capacity planning initiatives and recommendations across the organization to ensure alignment and support.
• Develop and report supply chain metrics for local and global reporting and creating visual information, e.g., Plan Attainment, Lead Time.
• Responsible for site alignment with the Manufactory Division Capacity Planning models.
• Owner for recipe master data in SAP (in conjunction with Operations and Finance functions). Machine hours, labour hours, yield – clear basis for assumptions and justification for changes
• Support linkage of production cross-functional strategic goals to current market/customer environment and corporate strategy.
• Work with MPS (operational excellence) to implement controls and metrics to maximize operational availability, OEE and Site Output.

General competencies:

• Teamwork mindset with leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative thinker, with decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to interact and communicate with all levels of business leadership and operational teams.
• The ability to influence decision making in a manner that achieves the best possible solution for the organisation.
• Enterprise, continuous improvement mindset to ensure the right priorities are set for the site.
• Strong project management skills to support schedule delivery.
• Good stakeholder management skills to manage both internal and external stakeholders that support the site.

:

• Understanding of project implementation strategy, including experience on regulatory, validation and process technology transfer.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Familiarity with SAP system and operability.

Education/Experience:

• Degree qualification (Business, Science, Engineering or similar) or related experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain or operations management, in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating industry, which includes leadership roles.
• Experience in capacity planning, demand forecasting, or production planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis and data modelling techniques.
• Proficiency in utilising capacity planning software, data analysis tools, and ERP systems.
• Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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