Senior Manager, Inventory Control

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Ireland is seeking a Senior Manager, Inventory Control to oversee inventory management for Pharma and Biologics at our Westport site. You will lead a three-person team and ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory targets.

You will collaborate with QA, manufacturing, finance, and quality to optimize inventory, implement policies, and drive improvements using SAP/S4 and Power BI. The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in inventory control, and experience managing audits and complex

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisor/management experience in inventory control.
• Qualification in Supply Chain/Materials Management or equivalent.
• Proficiency in SAP/S4 and ERP processes, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Inventory Control team and conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee site inventory management, including consignment stocks and MRB.
• Define and implement site inventory policies aligned with cGMP, Q, EHS, FDA, HPRA, and SOX.
• Oversee SAP/S4 and drive system/process improvements.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives, including offsite storage and serialization support.
• Lead audits, cycle counts, financial controls, and documentation.
• Support third-party labs, engineering stores, and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Conduct Gemba walks, 6S, and ensure training compliance.
• Coordinate with global supply chain initiatives and reporting.
• Foster continuous improvement, quality, safety, and compliance.

Skills

SAP/S4

Power BI

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Supply Chain/Materials Management qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, ( Facebook, Instagram ( , X ( and YouTube.

AbbVie Ireland is seeking a Senior Manager, Inventory Control to oversee all aspects of inventory management for both Pharma and Biologics manufacturing at our site in Westport. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain and supervising a team of three, this leadership role is accountable for ensuring compliance with all cGMP regulatory and financial requirements for material handling, storage, and achieving yearly budgetary targets. The Senior Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards and drive strategic improvements in inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, and develop the Inventory Control team through effective communication, performance reviews, coaching, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Oversee all Site Inventory management processes, ensuring inventory levels, consignment stocks, and Material Review Board management are aligned with Site goals and metrics.
• Define and implement site inventory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with cGMP, Quality, EHS, FDA, HPRA, and SOX requirements.
• Maintain oversight of SAP and S4 systems, ensuring alignment with AbbVie standards and implementation of system/process improvements.
• Drive strategic inventory optimization initiatives, including offsite storage and global serialization support.
• Serve as site lead for inventory-related audits, cycle counts, financial controls, and inventory documentation management.
• Support third-party lab supplies, engineering stores, and collaborate with business units, warehouse, finance, and quality teams.
• Conduct Gemba walks in line with 6S, holds regular 1:1s with direct reports, and ensures all team training requirements are current.
• Liaise & and support global supply chain initiatives and reporting.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisor/management experience in Inventory control, Materials Management, or a related Supply Chain function.
• Qualification in Supply Chain/Materials Management or equivalent discipline required.
• Proficiency in SAP/S4 and ERP processes, with strong analytical and organizational skills, including the use of Power BI or a equivalent application.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to plan, schedule, and make sound decisions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, drive results in a fast-paced environment, and maintain high standards of integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain professional seeking a dynamic, leadership-driven role at AbbVie Ireland.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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