Supply Chain Operations Associate

Role overview

An opportunity is available with a major biopharmaceutical organization in Cork, Ireland, for a Supply Chain Operations Associate on an 18-month contract. The position is based in a modern, high-tech facility and supports work tied to advanced treatments for people living with rare diseases.

The successful candidate will contribute to supply chain and operations activity within a highly regulated environment, working closely with external manufacturing partners and internal cross-functional teams.

Core responsibilities

• Oversee ERP-related activities supporting production work at the CMO site, while tracking and controlling inventory for drug substance, drug product, finished goods, and components where relevant.
• Handle purchase order and invoice processes, including creating POs and coordinating their movement through the workflow.
• Coordinate shipment activity, including form completion and logistics support for inbound and outbound movements, as well as DS/DP, bulk packs, and sample shipments.
• Run the monthly inventory reconciliation cycle for relevant CMOs and act as the main subject matter expert and contact for inventory audits.

Requirements and background

• Significant experience in operations, supply chain, or quality is required.
• A BS/BA degree is expected, ideally in life sciences, business, or supply chain management.
• Working knowledge of the unit operations and processes owned by the team is important.
• The role calls for someone who can support cross-functional teams, help solve immediate issues, and contribute to longer-term performance improvements.
• Experience using CAPA, FMEA, and RCA tools in a highly controlled manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, along with commercial awareness, are necessary.

Additional information

This is an 18-month contract role in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, and the work is onsite.

The role is focused on supply chain operations for a biopharmaceutical business serving rare disease treatment programs.