Supply Planner ( 12 Months Fixed Term Contract )

McDermott Laboratories Limited Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

Based in Dublin reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the Senior Supply Planner is responsible for effectively managing demand and supply for commercially critical molecules for Global Markets and Global Supply Sites. The role oversees inventory management and product supply from internal suppliers, working within a larger team of supply planners to service markets in the EU, Australia, New Zealand, and emerging markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update master data and planning parameters in Rapid Response and SAP to produce best supply plans.
• Monitor and maintain reason codes for out-of-stocks and document corrective action plans per SKU.
• Firm market requirements based on planning parameters (demand, safety stock, MOQ, etc.) to minimize out-of-stocks.
• Ensure firmed supply plans and purchase orders are executed on time by suppliers.
• Develop and execute supply plans when upstream constraints exist (materials, site capacities) while adhering to internal guidelines to provide optimal plans for each market.
• Manage bulk inventory at internal and external packaging sites, preventing bulk obsolescence and meeting market requirements and commitments.
• Agree on and monitor supplier delivery dates and drive escalation when issues arise.
• Maintain market inventory in line with agreed inventory strategies with senior supply chain leads.
• Determine shipping modes in alignment with business strategy, minimize air transport, and monitor reasons for air shipments.
• Track market demand changes month on month, analyze drivers, and explain changes to stakeholders as required.
• Support and deliver company and department goals and objectives as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven relevant supply chain or manufacturing experience.
• Qualification in a business related discipline or supply chain.
• Prior Rapid Response and/or SAP experience is a distinct advantage.
• Strong planning and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning process development and rollout.
• Change leadership skills and adaptability within Viatris culture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits in an inclusive environment that values your experiences, perspectives, and skills to make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview

Viatris is a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. By integrating the strengths of these two companies, including our global workforce, we aim to deliver increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide, regardless of geography or circumstance.

We believe in healthcare as it should be - empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Because of our unwavering belief that better access leads to better health, we leverage our best in class manufacturing and scientific expertise and proven commercial capabilities to bring quality medicines to patients when and where they need them.