Supply Chain

Who we are?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Lead, the Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day inventory management, supply planning and demand forecasting of a portfolio of medicines to ensure continuity of supply and access for Irish patients.

Role Functions

• Works cross functionally with Regional Supply Chain, Demand Fulfillment, Global Logistics, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Medical and Commercial to ensure continuity of compliant product supply to the Irish market.
• Develop sound business relationships with all stakeholders and influence decisions which impact the Irish subsidiary.
• Supports the adoption of new supply chain systems and integration within the commercial organisation.
• Support the long-term supply chain strategy for Ireland.
• Develops strong strategic partnerships with Irish Distributors.
• Utilises skills and knowledge base to effectively resolve commercial / supply issues of a complex nature.
• Work with Finance to align forecasts, understand variances and provide commentary to differences in financial and demand forecasts.

Supply Planning and Supply Issues Management

• Frequent review of stock replenishment plans, safety stocks, forecasts and minimum order quantities to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.
• Work closely with Distributor to manage supplies efficiently where stock levels are limited.
• Regular communication with Demand Fulfilment team to understand where potential issues may occur.
• Ensure early identification of potential product shortages, preparation of risk assessments and good communication with all stakeholders.
• Where product shortages are inevitable, work with relevant stakeholders to decide the most appropriate course of action.
• Hold review meetings with core stakeholders and communicate to internal and external stakeholders.

Demand Planning

• Submit timely and accurate monthly demand forecasts by sku (pack) on Rapid Response.
• Run monthly demand planning meetings to review and agree consensus forecasts.

• Review past sales to determine sales trends and have a good understanding of future events that will cause an upside/downside in sales (e.g. competitor shortages, patent expiry, parallel trade etc.)
• Monthly Forecast accuracy/error tracking and reporting.
• Work with Finance to understand any variances in Financial and Demand Forecasts and the reasons for the variances.
• Run monthly reports to support the monthly Demand Planning process.

Artwork Tracking and Serialisation (FMD)

• Work closely with Regulatory to understand what artwork changes are due to be implemented in the future that may have an impact on supply.
• Work with internal FMD team to cascade information to customers regarding outcomes of alerts.

Supply Chain Projects and Commercial Support activities

• For large projects that impact Supply Chain, work closely with project teams to support all project activities to ensure a smooth and successful transition e.g. new system rollouts, product divestitures / transfers etc.
• Oversee supply chain related activities to ensure readiness for product launches.
• Work closely with Patient Access to understand upcoming price changes and ensure these are implemented in a timely manner internally and with external customers.
• Lead and support sku optimisations and harmonisation initiatives and work cross functionally with relevant stakeholders (Medical, Regulatory and Commercial) to agree and implement proposals.

Process improvement

• Actively participate in the development of supply chain S&OP/OPA metrics and improvement of forecast accuracy.
• Seek improvements and efficiencies to standard supply chain and business processes and reports.
• Participate in the regional Demand Planners Communities of Practice (CoP) forums and share best practice.
• Work as part of a team with Regulatory and Quality to improve current procedures and adhere to GDP compliance obligations.
• Ensure optimal use of SAP processes and standards.

Requirements

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Proven experience in decision making and prioritisation
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates flexibility
• Strong attention to detail is essential
• Proven experience using business forecasting tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Patient focused

Skills/Knowledge Preferred

• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Regulatory artwork change procedures
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of IMS Dataview and UDD Paris system would be an advantage.

Education and Skills Required

• Degree qualification essential

Minimum Experience Required

• 7+ years Supply Chain experience in a pharmaceutical company is essential
• Proven project management experience
• Proven experience in Data Analysis and forecasting
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills (minimum)
• Understanding of the commercial environment

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Skills/Knowledge Required Proven experience in decision making and prioritisation Excellent organisational skills Strong influencing skills Works well under pressure and demonstrates flexibility Strong attention to detail is essential Proven experience using business forecasting tools Excellent communication and presentation skills Patient focused Skills/Knowledge Preferred Knowledge of Supply Chain and Regulatory artwork change procedures Working knowledge of SAP Knowledge of IMS Dataview and UDD Paris system would be an advantage. Education and Skills Required Degree qualification essential Minimum Experience Required 7+ years Supply Chain experience in a pharmaceutical company is essential Proven project management experience Proven experience in Data Analysis and forecasting Intermediate to advanced excel skills (minimum) Understanding of the commercial environment