Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist -Dunboyne

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Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist –Dunboyne

Apply remote type Not Applicable locations IRL - Meath - Dunboyne time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R285924 Job Description A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist at our site in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Advise the Supply Chain Team Lead and staff using specialised technical pharmaceutical knowledge regarding the effect to product quality due to changes/deviations in process. Ensure that all materials that are classified to be managed by vendors are correctly introduced to site in compliance with both quality & safety procedures.
• Evaluate on request the consequences of external guidelines, as well as initiate and develop policies and GMP procedures. For example, Change controls and QMS sub-systems ownership. Ensure agreed materials are available to meet site operational needs to not impact site flow activities; this includes physical materials and associated documentation.
• Actively advice and support the Supply Chain Team regarding GMP inspections; both internal and external.
• Initiate and formulate proposals / business cases for quality improvement projects including deliverables and planning for the development and implementation of proposed improvements.
• First point of contact both within and external to the department for quality and compliance issues (Deviation management)
• Monitor, initiate and ensure administration and implementation of data review and analysis (e.g. (Packaging) Annual Reviews, performance indicators) and documentation (e.g., SOP’s). Initiate subsequent required actions and ensure completion.
• Contribute to the Supply Chain Team’s quality by prioritizing, initiating and monitoring related improvements as agreed upon.

What skills you will need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or science related field
• 3 to 5 years previous experience within Quality operations/ Compliance or supporting Supply Chain or Operations role within a Pharmaceutical Company
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal – ability to work within all levels of the organisation from shopfloor staff to Site Leadership Team.
• Computer literate with advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and priority management skills
• Ability and willingness to keep learning.
• A team player, who can work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills
• Sense of initiative and overall coordination of projects and activities

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process. So, if you are ready to: Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.  Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr