Inventory Analyst

PE Global (UK); Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is looking for an Inventory Analyst based in Cork, Ireland. The candidate will ensure availability of raw materials and packaging components to support manufacturing operations, while maintaining compliance with SOX and cGMP regulations. Key responsibilities include managing physical inventories, overseeing raw materials in SAP, and reporting metrics for inventory cost savings. A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field is preferred. This role requires excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control within a GMP-regulated environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with 3PLs and/or manufacturing inventory processes is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Management and oversight of physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Oversight of raw materials in SAP.
• Support for reporting key metrics to drive inventory cost savings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interpret, analyze and communicate complex scientific data

Strong leadership skills

Strong analytical and organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for ensuring raw materials, drug substance, drug product and packaging components are available and ready to support manufacturing operations. This role provides oversight of inventory accuracy, compliance and readiness across all internal and external storage locations supporting the Manufacturing site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management and oversight of physical inventories and cycle counts in the Warehouse, including reviewing trends, investigating discrepancies and reporting results to stakeholders.
• Oversight of raw materials to ensure they are maintained in the correct stock status in SAP.
• Delegation and verification of the removal of expired raw materials and expired in-process inventory.
• Support for reporting key metrics to drive inventory cost savings, including scrap reduction, excess and obsolete inventory, expiry and overall inventory levels.
• Review of current standard operating procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose, and support updates and revisions as required.
• Compliance with, authorship of and enforcement of SOX (Sarbanes–Oxley Act) requirements, cGMP documentation, practices and regulations.
• Support for the development and execution of replenishment strategies for raw materials.
• Identification and implementation of improvements to purchasing and stock control processes.
• Support for the review of min/max levels in the Shanbally Warehouse, considering capacity and demand schedules, and identification of opportunities to transfer stock to 3PL warehouses.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret, analyze and communicate complex scientific data
• Advanced understanding of statistical and clinical research concepts
• Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical and regulatory processes
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to lead cross‑functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations or supply chain within a GMP‑regulated environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable.
• Experience working with 3PLs and/or manufacturing inventory processes is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and drive corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools preferred.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Understanding of cGMP, SOX and inventory compliance requirements

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.